Dubai is a great place to rent and move in, many renters make simple mistake while renting in Dubai. If you follow a few simple steps things can go very smooth for you.

Every county has its own rules and regulations and people coming from a foreign country should take time out to know these rules to safe themselves from getting into trouble.

If you aren’t aware of many things you might end up making many small or one huge mistake, here is a comprehensive guide that will help you to rent in Dubai without any mistakes.

Documentation:

Like in all countries, Dubai also has rules about proper documentation. So, tenant must be sure that he has all the needed documents before making his or her move. You will need the following,

• Copy of your passport with visa as well as Emirates ID
• Request letter in case the visa or Emirates ID is in process, from the Ministry of Emiratisation and Human Resources

Once you have acquired all the documentation you can begin your search for required property with a registered broker.

Bank Account:

You can do your dealings in cash all the time, and you will need to pay the deposit and first month’s rent through check. So, having a bank account in Dubai is a must. You can’t rent unless you have an account.

EJARI:

EJARI is the most important step in getting a place on rent; you will need this one document to legalize everything. Should dispute arise in future EJARI will come to your aid. It’s a registration system that is especially design to control all tenancy agreements and regulate them. This is a mandatory step and it’s formatted by Dubai Government standards. It validates the contract between the tenant and the landlord. The rental prices, maintenance and other regulations are controlled through EJARI. Furthermore, this legalization is the thing that gets you phone connections, electricity and water connections as well.

Maintenance:

Every country has different tenancy agreements and different maintenance regulations as well. You should know which of these maintenance is you responsibility as per the rules of Dubai.

The tenant is to make sure all fittings and fixture remain in good condition. Other than that the major repairs regarding electricity, water and air conditioning is the headache of the landlord. For instance, anything under AED500 is your responsibility and anything exceeding that cost is the responsibility of the landlord.

RERA:

The real estate market and its working are regulated by RERA. So, every tenant should be aware of RERA (The Real Estate Regulatory Agency) in case of any dispute, RERA will be there to handle the case. Also you should get in touch with The Rental Dispute Centre of Dubai Land Department as it will help you understand your agreement and all the clauses. As tenant they will be your best advisers.

Deposit:

Every tenant is liable to pay 5% of the payment as deposit this is for the vacant house. If the place is lavish or properly furnished the deposit is 10%. The thing with deposit is that you get it back when the agreement is over and there has been no harm to the property. Keep pictures to prove that you have managed the property well.

Chiller:

Chiller costs is the responsibility of the landlord and as tenant you should be aware for this fact, so if you are renting an apartment that has a chiller make sure you let the landlord know that you will not pay the cost for that.

Move In Permit:

Many communities take their security very seriously when it comes to people moving in and out. So, you will need a “move in permit” to show the security if you want to move your stuff in without any hassle. Three parties are involved in the moving in of the tenant,

• The tenant
• The security
• The removal company

These three should always be on the same page about the time and date of the actual move in. the tenant should provide the removal service all necessary documents for a smooth move. You can also take help from your broker regarding this; he should be able to tell you everything that you will need to know.

Bad Time for Moving:

Friday isn’t a good day to move, also public holidays and private holidays are both considered as bad time to move. Avoid moving on these days. These are as per the community cultures. Double check your tenancy agreement and make sure your move isn’t on these days.