Ejari is a system introduced by the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) that helps manage the landlord and tenant relationship in Dubai. The process of renting a residential, commercial and industrial property mandates signing the tenancy contract and must be registered with Ejari.
Today, we will learn about Ejari Dubai in detail, its significance, the registration process and more to help you understand one of the core processes of renting a property in the Emirate.
WHAT IS EJARI?
The literal meaning of Ejari is “my rent” in Arabic. Ejari is a system launched by RERA under the provisions of Law No. 26 of 2007.
As per the Law No. 26 of 2007, registration of all leasing contracts with Ejari is mandatory. Since then, all rental contracts for properties in Dubai have been legalised to ensure they are structured according to the government-approved format.
Ejari is a robust regulatory system for the rental market in Dubai to secure the rights of all the parties involved. Also, the system ensures that the points listed in the tenancy contracts are fair and transparent to all stakeholders. This thereby ensures them that their terms and conditions are given utmost value.
SIGNIFICANCE OF EJARI
Once registered with Ejari, it essentially protects the rights of landlords and tenants, minimising the chances of a dispute. Additionally, the agreed rental rates are on record, and landlords cannot increase the leasing fee. It maintains complete transparency between the two parties, bound by the legal framework. In case any dispute arises, the contract can be revisited.
Besides, the Ejari system offers property owners, real estate management companies and property brokers convenient access to rental agreements.
When the tenancy contract is registered with Ejari, tenants can file a rental dispute in Dubai and take their case to the court. But, if the agreement is not registered, the court will dismiss the case.
Therefore, once you sign a rental agreement, it is mandatory to be registered with Ejari. Moreover, several other processes are connected to Ejari registration. For instance, a tenant has to provide their Ejari number at the time of residence visa renewal of their dependents, for obtaining a landline, internet and TV cable connection, for a commercial licence, when hiring domestic help, and above all for electricity and water connection through Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA).
Besides, potential tenants may scrutinise the property and perform a background check by requesting data through the Ejari portal.
EJARI REGISTRATION IN DUBAI
The registration of lease contracts with Ejari Dubai is the landlord’s and tenant’s responsibility. However, tenants usually complete the registration process and bear the associated fees. Besides, Ejari accounts can only be created by landlords, their representatives, property management companies and their employees. Here are some terms and conditions that apply:
- If you are a landlord or estate agent registering for an Ejari account, you will need to take a mandatory 1-day training session at RERA.
- After receiving this training certificate, you need to visit the Dubai Land Department and complete registration for an Ejari account.
- After completing the training, your account will be activated by RERA and your username and password will be sent to you via email within 2 working days.
There are different methods you can register your rental contract with Ejari:
- Visit Real Estate Trustee Centres or Ejari-authorised typing centres in Dubai
- Register online through Dubai Land Department website
- Sign up using mobile applications, Dubai REST (iOS| Android) and DubaiNow (iOS | Android)
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR EJARI REGISTRATION
If the property owner/landlord is applying for Ejari registration, they are required to submit the following documents:
- Copy of passport (in case of an expat)
- Emirates ID copy
- Copy of property ownership (to check owner no.)
In case of a company, following documents are required:
- Trade licence copy
- Copy of property ownership (to check owner no.)
- Passport copy and Emirates ID copy of company official representative (Manager)
- An authority letter from the Company listing names of nominated employees to use the Ejari system
- Passport copy/ Emirates ID of listed Ejari System Users
Same documents are required if a property management company is applying on behalf of a business/organisation for Ejari registration.
If someone is applying on behalf of the property owner, who in most cases is a real estate agent, then the following documents are to be submitted:
- Passport copy of Owner (Individual or Group of Owners)
- Passport copy of Agent
- Emirates ID copy of owner and agent
- A copy of the power of attorney and or a copy of the legal guardianship order
Tenants applying for Ejari registration are required to submit the following documents:
- Original lease agreement
- Emirates ID copy
Besides, if they opt for a representative to register with the Ejari system, they need to provide a power of attorney number if issued in Dubai. In case the power of attorney is issued in any other Emirate, they need to submit a copy of the power of attorney along with the number.
EJARI REGISTRATION AT EJARI TYPING CENTRE
For Ejari registration in person, you can head to the following Ejari typing centres in Dubai and Real Estate Services Trustee centres for Ejari registration:
ALTABU REAL ESTATE SERVICES TRUSTEE (BR OF AL BURJ HOLDING L.L.C)
Address: Al Twar Center, AlNahda Road, next to AlQusais Metro Station (First Floor)
Timings: 09:00am to 03:00pm and 05:00pm to 11:00pm, from Saturday to Thursday
Address: Al Barsha Mall – Al Barsha 2 (First Floor)
Timings: 09:00am to 06:00pm and 08:00pm to 12:00am, from Saturday to Thursday
TAKHLEES GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Address: Creek Tower Behind Dubai Land Department, Banyias Road – Al Bateen
Timings: 09:00am to 03:00pm, from Sunday to Thursday and 09:00am to 02:00pm, Saturday
FIXIT REAL ESTATE SERVICES TRUSTEE
Address: Building 3, behind DEWA – Dubai Healthcare City
Timings: 8:00 am to 03:00 pm, from Sunday to Thursday
ALTARESH REAL ESTATE SERVICES TRUSTEE L.L.C
Located in different areas. You can visit any of the following centres:
Address: Dubai Municipality, Alkifaf – Za’abeel
Timings: 08:30 am to 05:00 pm, from Sunday to Thursday and 09:00 am to 02:00 pm, Saturday
Address: Dubai Municipality – Manara Center, next to Al Noor Islamic Bank Metro Station – Al Manara
Timings: 08:30 am to 05:00 pm, from Sunday to Thursday and 09:00 am to 02:00 pm on Saturday
Address: Dubai Municipality Center-, Al Nahda Road, Alwar 1st
Timings: 08:30 am to 05:00 pm, from Sunday to Thursday and 09:00 am to 02:00 pm on Saturday
TASHEEL GOVERNMENT SERVICES L.L.C
Address: Business Venue Building – Oud Metha
Timings: 08:00 am to 05:00 pm, from Sunday to Thursday
AL AMEEN AL AQAREE
Address: Business Village, near Economic Department – Port Saeed
Timings: 08:00 am to 05:00 pm, from Sunday to Thursday
TAMLEEK REAL ESTATE REGISTRATION TRUSTEE (TAMLEEK CUBE)
Address: Office 006/007 –Business Park Building A2 Dubai South
Timings: 09:00 am to 02:00 pm, from Sunday to Thursday
OFFICES THAT PROVIDE EJARI LEASING SERVICE
You can visit Ejari following Ejari typing centres in Dubai:
TAWSEEL DOCUMENTS CLEARING
Address: Near West Zone Supermarket, Al Karama, Dubai
Contact number: 04-3708401
THE ONE DOCUMENTS SERVICES
Address: Mazaya Center, Sheikh Zayed Road
Contact Number: 050-5689699
TAKHLEES GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Address: Creek Tower Behind Dubai Land Department, Al Bateen
Contact Number: 04-2989090
UM SALMA TYPING OFFICE
Address: Shop NO.19 Regga, Deira
Contact number: 050-2457217
Zamzam Typing
Address: Al Qusais, Dubai
Contact number: 04-2614880
EJARI REGISTRATION SERVICE PROCEDURES AT THE REAL ESTATE TRUSTEE CENTRES
Here detailed are the steps to follow when registering your tenancy contract with Ejari at one of the Real Estate Trustee Centres or Ejari Typing Centres in Dubai:
- Head to any of the listed centres
- Submit the required documents to the customer service representative
- The representative will enter the data into the system to verify and approve the documents
- Pay the fees, and the representative will hand over the payment receipt for the record
- An Ejari certificate and Ejari contract will be handed over within seven to fifteen minutes, approximately
EJARI ONLINE REGISTRATION
The Ejari online registration process is seamless, fast and easy. The Ejari online registration requires you to first sign up for an Ejari account online. There are three service channels through which you can apply for Ejari online registration:
- Dubai REST App
- Dubai Now App
- Dubai Land Department’s website (Ejari system)
To register Ejari online, the following people can sign up on any of the above-listed online portal:
- The landlords and/or their representative
- Property management companies assigned by the landlord
- Company owner and /or their representative
- Tenant and/ or their representative
Here is how the Ejari online registration works on the Dubai Land Department (DLD) website:
- Sign up for an account on the DLD website
- Fill the form
- Upload your documents (scanned copies)
- Pay the Ejari registration fees online via Credit, Debit card or Noqodi
- Send the application through the portal
- The representative will review the application and documents
- An Ejari certificate will be emailed if the application is approved
HOW TO REGISTER EJARI ONLINE VIA SMARTPHONE APP
In contrast to other methods, potential tenants can sign up for registration of a tenancy contract on Dubai REST mobile application. However, the landlord or property’s representative approval is mandatory to further the process. Once approval is granted, your Ejari certificate will be issued instantly on the Dubai REST app. Here’s how tenants can register their lease agreements via Dubai REST app:
- Download the app
- Go to the Services section tab
- Select RERA
- Choose ‘Register Ejari Contract’
- Fill the form
- Upload the scanned documents
- Pay the fees online
EJARI REGISTRATION FEES
The Ejari fees to be paid by the applicant are listed as under:
If you are applying for registration online through the app or website
- AED 100 for the registration of the Ejari contract
- AED 10 Knowledge fee
- AED 10 Innovation fee
If you are applying for Ejari registration via Real Estate Service Trustee Centres:
- AED 120 plus AED 95 + VAT service partners’ fee
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
HOW TO DOWNLOAD AN EJARI CERTIFICATE?
- Visit Dubai Land Department’s official website
- Enter your contact number, and provide DEWA premise number or Municipality number
- Click Download PDF
WHAT IS AN EJARI NUMBER?
When a lease agreement is registered with the Ejari system, you will be provided with a unique Ejari number. This number is required for various processes, especially when applying for DEWA connection or disconnection.
WHO PAYS FOR EJARI?
Though the landlord and tenant both can apply for Ejari registration, but the tenants usually pay the Ejari registration fees.
HOW OFTEN SHOULD EJARI BE RENEWED AND WHAT IS THE PROCESS OF RENEWAL?
Ejari renewal is mandatory whenever a tenancy agreement is renewed for your villa or apartment for rent in Dubai or for any other property type. Hence, you need to renew Ejari registration every year. The renewal process is the same as the Ejari registration and requires the submission of all the associated documents. If your previous leasing contracts were not registered with Ejari, you wouldn’t be able to apply for the renewal or registration of a new year leasing contract. Therefore, as per RERA tenancy laws, you need to first register earlier tenancy agreements.
WHEN SHOULD EJARI TENANCY REGISTRATION BE CANCELLED AND HOW?
Landlords should ensure that Ejari is cancelled before a new tenant moves in. The landlord needs to cancel the tenancy contract registration once the old tenant leaves the property. The new tenant’s leasing agreement will not be registered with Ejari if the previous one is not cancelled.
The landlord can apply for Ejari cancellation at the Ejari typing centres in Dubai and submit a NOC or cancellation letter along with a leasing agreement copy of the tenant who is moving out.
WHAT TYPE OF PROPERTIES REQUIRE AN EJARI REGISTRATION?
All types of properties in Dubai must register their tenancy contract with Ejari. These properties include free-hold, non-freehold, residential, industrial, and commercial properties, including offices, warehouses, land, villas, hotel apartments and service apartments required.
This was all about Ejari Dubai. For further information and queries you can send an email to info@dubailand.gov.ae with your full name and mobile number registered with DLD. Also, you can talk to a representative by dialling +971 – 8004488. Their customer service department is available via call, Email and chat on their website from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm (Monday to Friday).
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