How to Cancel Ejari in Dubai
You cancel an Ejari in Dubai when a tenancy ends, so the unit is free for a new registration and your account is not tied to a property you have left. Cancellation is done through the Dubai REST app or a registration trustee centre, using the Ejari certificate and the tenant details. A previous Ejari usually has to be cancelled before a new one on the same unit is accepted.
- Frees the unit for a new Ejari
- Done on Dubai REST or at a trustee
- Needed at move-out
- Official-source guidance
When to cancel Ejari
Cancel the Ejari when the tenancy ends and you move out, or when a landlord takes the property back. Because a unit can carry only one active Ejari, an old registration that is not cancelled is a common reason a new tenant is blocked from registering, so cancelling on time helps both sides.
How to cancel
Cancellation is handled through the Dubai REST app or a registration trustee centre. You generally need the Ejari certificate or its number and the tenant details, and any final utility clearance the process asks for. Confirm the current steps and any documents on the official Dubai REST or DLD channel.
After cancellation
Once the Ejari is cancelled, the unit is free for the next tenancy to be registered, and you can close or transfer related utility accounts. If you are moving out, the UAE Move-Out Checklist covers the full handover, and the Security Deposit Deduction Checker helps with the deposit.
Frequently asked questions
How do I cancel my Ejari in Dubai?
Through the Dubai REST app or a registration trustee centre, using the Ejari certificate or number and the tenant details. Confirm the current steps on the official DLD channel.
Do I need to cancel the old Ejari before a new one?
Usually yes. A unit carries one active Ejari, so an uncancelled registration can block a new tenant from registering.
Who cancels the Ejari, landlord or tenant?
Either party can arrange cancellation through the official channel when the tenancy ends. Agree who will do it as part of the move-out.
Is there a fee to cancel Ejari?
Any fee is set by the DLD and its approved channels. Confirm the current amount on the Dubai REST app or the DLD.
When you need to cancel Ejari in Dubai
You typically cancel Ejari in Dubai when a tenancy ends, so the unit is free for the next registration. Agree with the other party who will handle the cancellation as part of the move-out.
Official reference: Dubai Land Department.
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