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Ejari support for landlords

How we coordinate Ejari registration, renewal and cancellation for landlords, the documents each side needs and why an unregistered lease causes trouble.

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What it is: The DLD system for registering tenancy contracts
When needed: New tenancies, renewals and when a tenancy ends
Who supplies documents: Both landlord and tenant
Our role: Collect, check and coordinate; you keep copies of everything

Why Ejari matters to a landlord

Ejari turns a private tenancy agreement into an officially recorded one. For you as landlord, that matters in three ways. First, it is the record you will rely on if a dispute reaches the Rental Dispute Centre. Second, tenants need a registered contract for utilities and some residency processes, so an unregistered lease often means an unhappy tenant in the first week. Third, a stale registration left open after a tenant leaves can block the next tenant's registration. Treat Ejari as part of every tenancy, not an optional extra.

Documents usually needed

From you (landlord): title deed, passport copy, Emirates ID if you hold one, and a power of attorney if someone signs for you.

From the tenant: passport, visa or Emirates ID details, or company documents for a company lease.

For the property: the signed tenancy contract, any addendum, and premises details such as the DEWA premises number.

Requirements and fees change from time to time, so we confirm the current list on the DLD Ejari service before each registration. Our landlord Ejari guide explains the self-serve route.

How we coordinate it

1. Contract check. Before anything is submitted we check names, unit details, dates, rent and payment terms against the title deed and the agreed deal. 2. Document collection. We gather documents from both sides and flag anything missing or expired. 3. Registration. We coordinate submission through an approved Ejari channel. 4. Confirmation. You and the tenant receive the Ejari certificate. We keep a copy with your property file. 5. Diary. The expiry date goes into our renewal tracking, so the renewal and any notice are handled on time.

Renewal and cancellation

When a tenancy renews, the new term should be registered again. When a tenancy ends, the old registration should be closed so the next contract can be registered without delay. We coordinate both, and we tie cancellation to the move-out inspection and final utility bills so loose ends are closed together.

Common problems we prevent

Name spellings that do not match passports or the title deed
Contract dates that do not match the agreed start date
A previous tenant's Ejari still active on the unit
Missing power of attorney when a relative or agent signs for an overseas owner
Addenda signed but not attached, leaving special terms off the record

Questions people ask

Who is responsible for registering Ejari, landlord or tenant?

In practice either side, or an agent for them, can start the process, and the contract often says who arranges it. What matters is that it is done promptly and the details are correct.

Can Ejari be registered if I am overseas?

Usually yes, with your documents supplied digitally and, where needed, a power of attorney for anyone signing for you. See management for overseas landlords.

Does Ejari apply to commercial leases?

Yes, commercial tenancies are registered too, with some different documents. Our commercial Ejari guide covers the differences.

What does Ejari registration cost?

Official fees are set by DLD and can change, so check the current figure on the DLD Ejari service. Our own coordination fee, if any, is shown in your written proposal.

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