Ejari Renewal Checker
Renewing your Ejari means registering the renewed tenancy contract so your tenancy stays valid and your DEWA account and residence steps keep working. This checker walks through the documents a trustee centre or the Dubai REST app usually asks for, and shows how ready you are before you start. Tick each item you have to see your renewal readiness.
- Every renewal document in one list
- Live readiness score
- No sign-up to start
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When to renew your Ejari
Ejari is tied to the tenancy contract, so each time you sign a renewed contract you register it again. Landlords and tenants usually handle the renewal around the contract expiry date. Keeping the registration current matters because DEWA, telecom accounts, and residence processes rely on a valid Ejari.
Documents you usually need
A renewal normally asks for the signed renewal contract on the DLD unified format, a valid Emirates ID for the tenant, a current title deed for the property, the DEWA premise number or a recent bill, and your previous Ejari certificate. If the rent is changing, the increase should follow the RERA rental index and the Decree 43 caps.
Rent changes at renewal
If the landlord wants to raise the rent at renewal, there is a limit set by law and a notice requirement. The increase is capped by how far the current rent sits below the market average, and the landlord must give at least 90 days written notice before the contract expires. The Rent Increase Checker can confirm the maximum allowed.
Frequently asked questions
What documents do I need to renew Ejari in Dubai?
The signed renewal contract on the DLD unified format, a valid tenant Emirates ID, a current title deed, the DEWA premise number or a recent bill, and your previous Ejari certificate. Some centres also ask for the passport and visa page.
Do I need a new Ejari every year?
Yes. Ejari registers the tenancy contract, so each renewed contract is registered again to keep the tenancy valid.
Can my landlord raise the rent when I renew?
Only within the RERA limits under Decree 43 of 2013, and only with at least 90 days written notice before the contract expires.
What happens if I do not renew my Ejari?
An expired Ejari can affect DEWA, telecom, and residence steps, and can weaken your position in a dispute. Register the renewed contract promptly.
Official reference: Dubai Land Department.
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