RENTERS DON’T GET DUPED IN

DUBAI!

Check the trade license of the real estate company (go with a trusted realtor)

Check its approved activities according to its trade license from DED

Renters should ensure they issue cheques in the name of the landlord only. If cheques are issued

to a real estate management company. Then check if they have a notarized power of attorney authorizing them to receive cheques on behalf of

the landlord

Tenants should, at least, try to see the original title deed

Obtain the passport copy of the landlord/s

If you are subletting the property, the actual tenant should have written authorization from the landlord to sublet the property to another

person

Try signing the lease agreement in presence of the

landlord

If a third party is signing the lease, then check if the third party has a notarized power of attorney from

the landlord authorizing the third party to sign lease agreements if isn’t possible check the authorized

person does have a valid power of attorney, legalized by the Dubai Notary Public

Contracts are registered on the Ejari system and the tenant must receive a Ejari registration

certificate

Renters should seek a document from the developer or the owners Association

confirming all service charges have been paid up to date by the landlord so they are not

barred from using any facilities in the building

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