Tenant's Guide: Your Path to Luxurious Living with LASE Properties

Step 1: Understand Your Financials and Requirements

In Dubai, renting involves specific financial considerations. Tenants typically pay rent in post-dated cheques throughout the lease period, with options ranging from 1-12 cheques. Fewer cheques often lead to better deals. To rent in Dubai, you'll need essential documents, including a passport copy, resident visa copy, Emirates ID (front and back), and a cheque book.

It's vital to budget for additional costs, such as Ejari fees (AED 220), a security deposit (5% to 10% of rent), moving fees (varies), agency fees (generally 5% to 8% of first annual rent), and DEWA fees (AED 130 non-refundable connection charge plus a refundable deposit of AED 2,000 for apartments or AED 4,000 for villas). If your residency visa is pending, provide a letter from your company confirming the visa process to the agent.

Step 2: Explore the Market for the Right Property

Research and inquire to discover the ideal property. Consider factors like community, property type, location, and accessibility. Collaborate with a knowledgeable agent who understands your needs, preferences, and budget. With LASE Properties, rest assured that we thoroughly vet landlords, providing you with the guidance of a seasoned professional who can navigate tenancy rules and processes.

It's worth noting that not all agents offer property management services. Some landlords handle property management themselves. Renting a property managed by a professional property manager is more convenient, especially during maintenance emergencies.

Step 3: Arrange Property Viewing with Your Agent


Your real estate agent will serve as your property consultant, identifying neighborhoods and rental properties that align with your financial constraints and criteria. Schedule viewings of several options until you find your ideal home. Avoid viewing the same property with multiple brokers to prevent inflated landlord expectations due to fake demand.

Step 4: Make an Offer for the Property

Once you've found your dream residence, it's time to create a proposal. Your agent will assist in negotiating key terms like rent amount, number of cheques, lease start date, duration, and deposit. These are the essential components of the agreement. Other conditions may involve furnishings, pets, or landscaping. Occasionally, landlords may reduce rent for fewer monthly payments.

Step 5: Check the Lease Agreement Terms

After reaching an agreement, the tenancy agreement must be drafted. Your RERA-registered agent will ensure compliance with Dubai's tenancy rules, making the contract legally binding. At this point, provide copies of your passport and visa pages and a 5% security deposit.

Step 6: Sign the Agreement

Once both parties are satisfied with the contract, sign it. Hand over rental cheques as per the agreement, along with the agency commission. Upon completing all documentation and payments, you'll receive keys and access cards, and both parties will receive a copy of the contract.

Ensure the landlord's name on the rental cheques matches the name on the property's title deed. Avoid issuing authorization letters, even if third parties have them. You can verify property titles' legitimacy using the RERA website or Dubai Rest app.

Step 7: Register on Ejari

Ejari registration is mandatory and provides an Ejari Certificate required for various purposes, including visa renewals. To register, you'll need the original rental agreement, title deed, copies of both tenant and landlord passports, and a copy of an Emirates ID.

Step 8: Get Your DEWA Connections

To activate DEWA connections, submit documents, including the DEWA number (found on the property's side entry), passport copies (tenant and landlord), title deed, Form DEWA-A, and payment (AED 130 activation charge and a refundable deposit of AED 2,000 or AED 4,000, depending on property type). Activation usually occurs within 24 hours.

Step 9: Ready to Move In?

Some developers require a No Objection Certificate (NOC) before allowing tenants to move in. To obtain the NOC, you'll need your Ejari Certificate, tenant passport and visa copies, rental agreement copy, and an application to move in. Be aware of any restrictions regarding moving days and times to ensure a smooth transition.

Before moving in, conduct a thorough property inspection and document any existing issues with photographs. Address maintenance concerns if necessary, ensuring the property is in livable condition upon occupancy.

LASE Properties is here to guide you through every step of your rental journey, ensuring a seamless experience and luxurious living in Dubai.

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