Renting in Dubai: Your Ejari Certificate is your Shield

 

The United Arab Emirates is garnering attention from around the world for various aspects, including job opportunities, lifestyle, and education. People worldwide are relocating to different emirates in the UAE, which has led to an increase in the number of tenants. With such a rise, the rules related to tenants must be stricter to ensure the protection of everyone's rights. Ejari is an official online system of the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) that registers rental and lease contracts in Dubai. By completing this online system, the landlord-tenant relationship is formalized and documented. It is a necessary document for tenants, as many services are only available after providing the service providers with the document, such as internet connections. Although it may seem complicated and lengthy, you can follow this post to learn about Ejari in detail. 

 

How to register for Ejari?

 

Since Ejari is an essential and mandatory document, it is crucial to complete the process to maintain transparency in the system. If you have all the necessary documents and complete the payment on time, the process will be completed promptly. If you are an expat or a student, you can also contact the agencies for assistance with the process. The reviewing process will take one to two days, so check your provided email for further updates from the department. To start the Ejari registration process, you should scan your documents beforehand and then follow the steps written below: 
 

• Visit the official website of Ejari. 
• Provide the necessary information to create an account. 
• To register, enter the lease agreement details. 
• Submit all the necessary documents. 
• Pay the fees to complete the process. 
• Your application will be reviewed. 
• If approved, you will receive the certificate at the email address provided. 

What is the fee for registering Ejari?

To register for Ejari with the department, you will have to pay the fees. There are no additional charges after you have completed the payment and received the certificate. This is a mandatory fee for registering Ejari that has to be paid by everyone. If you are connecting with an agency to complete the Ejari process, then they will also charge their fee, which is not included in the Ejari fee. To know about the Ejari registration fee, you can refer to the fees below:
 

• Ejari Registration Fee: AED 155
• Knowledge Fee: AED 10
• Innovation Fee: AED 10
• Service Center Fee: AED 219.75 (including VAT)
   

What are the necessary documents for registering Ejari?

When you need to register Ejari with the Dubai Land Department through their Dubai REST application or at the Ejari registration centres, you will be required to provide the department with verified, government-approved documents. Therefore, ensure that you have all the necessary documents; otherwise, your Ejari will not be approved, and you will need to repeat the process. To know the documents for registering Ejari, read the list below: 
 

• Your original tenancy contract
• Your Passport
• Commercial license
• Power of Attorney
• Electricity meter number
• Hardcopy of Emirates ID (tenant and owner both)
• Owner or agency acknowledgment letter
• Certificate of ownership

Why is Ejari important?

Ejari holds extreme importance for both the tenant and the landlord, as it is designed to protect their rights in the event of any dispute. It is intended to safeguard your rights, and since DEWA and RERA directly authorize it, it eliminates any potential issues that may arise in the future. Ejari is crucial for many reasons, and to know, you can refer to the list below:
 

• To obtain services from the apartment or community management, it is necessary to have a hard copy of EJARI. 
• To get the water and electricity services from the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority. 
• To eliminate the chances of any dispute that might emerge in the future with your landlord or the agency. 
• You will need an Ejari to renew your commercial trade licence. 
• If found without the Ejari, you will be fined AED 50,000 or more.

Can Ejari be renewed?

If you are staying at the same rental or leased place in Dubai and your Ejari validity is over, then you should renew it. From the same website or the Dubai REST Application, you will get to the Ejari Renewal option. This process is usually completed by the agency that applied for your Ejari or your landlord. If you did not renew it, then you will be fined a significant amount. The fees for Ejari renewal are approximately AED 200. 

Conclusion: The Ejari process can be completed smoothly if you have the valid government-issued documents and the necessary information related to the steps. You can save this post as a guide to complete the process smoothly. It is always better to eliminate any risks that could hamper your stay and create issues. Additionally, the rent contract differs from Ejari, yet both hold equal importance, so you should have both.