As a landlord, if your tenancy contract ends, you must cancel Ejari before signing a new lease for the property in Dubai. Ejari is the official rental contract registration system. It protects the rights of tenants and landlords during the tenancy agreement and helps avoid disputes.
Here’s the complete process for Ejari cancellation in Dubai.
Key Takeaways
- Landlords must cancel Ejari when the tenancy contract ends to avoid automatic renewal.
- You can cancel Ejari online through the Ejari platform or the Dubai REST app without fees.
- Required documents for cancellation include the Unified Tenancy Contract and Emirates ID.
- Ejari cancellation online is free of cost, whereas a visit to the Real Estate Trustee Centre for cancellation costs AED 40 plus VAT as a Service Partner fee
When Do You Need to Cancel Ejari in Dubai?
You can cancel Ejari in Dubai when the tenancy contract has ended and has not been renewed by the tenants or landlords. However, if you don’t cancel Ejari and the landlord hasn’t objected or provided notice to the tenants about contract cancellation, Ejari renews automatically.
You can cancel the Ejari contract after early termination of the contract. That said, you must follow Dubai rental laws if you are terminating the contract. Moreover, it should be a mutual agreement.
If the landlord wants the property for personal use, they must cancel Ejari. According to the tenancy law, the landlord can’t rent it to other tenants for two years.
Step-by-Step Process of Ejari Cancellation in Dubai
Here’s the complete process for Ejari cancellation in Dubai once both the tenant and the landlord decide not to renew the contract.
How to Cancel Ejari Online
- Log in to Ejari or the Dubai REST app
- Fill in the information (if required)
- Submit the request online
- Receive a confirmation email
How to Cancel Ejari by Visiting the Service Centre
- Visit the nearest Real Estate Trustee Center
- Submit the required documents
- A DLD employee will enter the information in the system
- After audit and approval, Ejari will be cancelled
Required Documents for Ejari Cancellation
- Unified Tenancy Contract
- Emirates ID of the applicant
- Power of attorney (if the landlord is not present)
- The cancellation request letter from the property owner if the contract is still active.
Ejari Cancellation Fees
If you cancel Ejari via the online system or the Dubai REST application, there are no charges. However, if you visit the Real Estate Trustee Centre, AED 40 plus VAT applies as a Service Partner fee.
FAQs
Either the landlord or the tenant can cancel Ejari, but both parties must have a mutual agreement to end the tenancy contract.
The complete process of Ejari cancellation takes approximately 25 minutes.
If you don’t cancel Ejari, the contract appears active in the system. Moreover, you can’t register a new tenancy contract for the same property.
If the landlord wishes to increase the rent, change tenancy contract terms, or terminate the contract, they must provide 90 days’ notice before the rental agreement expires.
The complete process of Ejari cancellation takes approximately 25 minutes.
These were all the details about Ejari cancellation in Dubai. That said, you must follow rental laws to avoid any rental disputes.
If your contract has ended and you are looking to rent a property in Dubai, you can submit a rental inquiry to find a new place according to your preferences.
For more details about rental laws, Ejari, and tips, keep reading the DubaiRent blog.
