In Arabic, Ejari means “my rent.” It is the legal requirement that your tenancy contract is registered. Ejari was established by the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (Rera), the regulatory arm of the Dubai Land Department, with the goal of making Dubai’s rental market one of the most transparent in the world. Furthermore, Ejari is not restricted to the initial registration of a rental contract. It covers a wide range of services, including rental contract registration, cancellation, transfers, and termination.
SERVICES OF EJARI:
Mandatory Ejari registration is also required for a variety of other services. This includes renewing a resident visa, obtaining an internet connection, obtaining a liquor and commercial license, hiring domestic help, and, most crucially, registering with the Dewa (Dubai Electricity and Water Authority). For acquiring power and water services, the Dewa registration now requires a certified copy of the Ejari, as well as additional documentation.
WHY EJARI IS IMPORTANT?
Ejari is important because it secures and organizes all of your information and stores it at the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA). Another advantageous feature of Ejari is that it ensures your right to go to court if you have a dispute with your landlord and have the court investigate your case. The court will immediately dismiss your lawsuit if you’re not registered with Ejari.
HOW TO REGISTER FOR EJARI:
Here on the Ejari website, there are more than 70 typing centres where you may have your Ejari documentation in a couple of minutes. From the comfort of your own home, you can also register your tenancy contract online. It’s a straightforward technique. All you have to do is to upload all of your papers, which should include the following:
- Copy of passport
- UAE visa
- Tenancy contract
- Emirates ID
- Recent Dewa Bill or receipt of Dewa Connection
- Title Deed of Rented Property
You must pay a charge of Dhs195 after uploading all of your documents, and your registered contract and Ejari certificate will be emailed to you within 6 hours.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET THE EJARI CERTIFICATE?
Once documents are completed and submitted, it takes 1 to 2 days.
WHEN DOES EJARI NEED TO BE RENEWED?
When you are about to change the property you are renting, or when the landlord is about to get a new renter, Ejari must be renewed. You can use the Ejari app to submit any changes to the property for Ejari renewal documents, as well as the standard Ejari registration forms. Once documents are completed and submitted, it takes 1 to 2 days.
WHICH ARE THE TRANSACTIONS THAT MANDATE AN EJARI CONTRACT?
- Residence visas, new applications, and renewals
- Electricity, water, telephone/television/Internet connections
- Procurement of a commercial license
- Employment of domestic staff
- Procurement of an alcohol license
When should the Ejari be cancelled?
Since there can only be one Ejari registration per property, it is also the landlord’s responsibility to cancel the Ejari as soon as the tenant moves out. The new tenant would be unable to register unless the existing Ejari is cancelled.
EJARI FEES:
The cost of online registration is Dh370, which is usually covered by the tenant. In addition to the online fee, you will be charged an Ejari government tax, an innovation fee, and typing fees. The entire cast, which includes Rera and other government fees, is Dh585.
Here’s a breakdown of costs:
- Dh 155 Ejari fee (government tax)
- The cost of knowledge is Dh ten.
- The price for innovation is Dh ten.
- The cost of typing is Dh 40.
- Ejari Dh 370 for online registration (fully refundable if registered in more than 7 days)
- Free Ejari consultation and online support
WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR REGISTERING EJARI?
Once a tenancy contract is signed, both the renter and the landlord is responsible for registering Ejari. The process, however, is completed by the tenant, who is also responsible for the cost. Moosa Bin Ali Diyani, a public relations officer with nearly two decades of experience in government-related processes, explained: “So you sign the contract, apply for your Dewa (water and electricity connection – Ejari requires the receipt), and then gather the remaining documents and apply for registration. Other related steps, such as sponsoring your family, parents, domestic staff, and so on, require Ejari. And the government has built up an outstanding method to authenticate the rental contract.”
FAQS:
Q1. Can a tenant register Ejari online?
Ans. Yes, you can! The Ejari Online service is available to the public through our website www.ejari-online.com. Tenants (and Landlords) can submit an Ejari Registration request here.
Q2. What is the difference between Ejari and the tenancy contract?
Ans. In Arabic, the word Ejari means ‘My Rent.’ The registration of an Ejari is required by law. Individuals and businesses renting out their houses and acting as landlords must use Ejari’s online portal to register tenancy agreements, which will assist them manage their relationships with tenants.
Q3. How do I check my Ejari contract?
Ans. In order to download a copy of your rental agreement through the Ejar website; Log in to your account: https://eservices.ejar.sa/ar/public/login. Click on the “Contracts” tab. select “View all Contracts“.
Q4. How can I cancel my rental agreement in Saudi Arabia?
Ans. Click the “Terminate Contract” button to end a contract. Termination for the reasons listed: Inability to meet the contract’s requirements. Enter a date for the termination. Then select “Confirm.”