Calculator eases the relationship between landlords and tenants and minimises disputes
Dubai Land Department (DLD) is a pioneer in finding proactive solutions for ensuring transparency and enhancing the comfort and happiness of all parties in the real estate market. Through its management and regulatory arms, transactions are closely monitored in addition to the regulatory requirements of the real estate rental management sector and any disputes that arise between parties to a rental contract.
DLD allows all parties to access information about their rights and obligations via a range of electronic and regulatory systems. The Rental Increase Calculator is one of the systems that is most commonly used by landlords and tenants.
How the Rental Increase Calculator works
The Rental Increase Calculator is an electronic service that was created by DLD to calculate rent increase percentages in accordance with Decree No. (2) for 2011. The service determines the increase based on the average decline in the region's rental value, depending on the specifications of the unit in question, including its use, location, number of rooms, and a variety of other parameters. The increase is set at a maximum of 20%, from 21st December 2013 to date, and the increase is divided as follows:
The Rental Increase Calculator is a guide for customers who would like to rent or lease any property in Dubai, providing them with a better understanding of rental fees for various properties in different areas of the Emirate. The service may also be referred to if disputes arise between landlords and tenants over rental increases. In this case, the beneficiary must visit the official DLD website or download the 'Ejari' smart application to access the Rental Increase Calculator and make an inquiry by entering the required data.
The Rental Increase Calculator can be accessed through DLD's website (dubailand.gov.ae) via the services option on the main menu. From there, customers must select the e-Services option to access the rental calculator page. They must then choose the type of property (residential, commercial, industrial or labour accommodation) and then specify the area (Deira, Bur Dubai or freehold). By submitting the lease expiry
date, type of property, area, number of rooms and current annual rent, users will be provided with the average value of the rental increase.
Ejari Smart Application:
The 'Ejari' smart application was launched by DLD in 2016. It provides tenants and landlords with rental services including the Rental Increase Calculator and a variety of other lease management processes. Customers can download the 'Ejari' smart application on Android and IOS smartphones to access the Rental Increase Calculator.
Mohamed Yehya, Deputy Executive Director of the Rental Affairs Sector at DLD, commented: "The 'Ejari' smart application provides landlords, tenants and property management companies with many services including lease registrations and renewals. These services can be accessed at any time and from anywhere in the world, which offers customers a new level of flexibility and ease when handling lease management processes. The application is part of our ongoing efforts to enhance our customers' satisfaction and happiness."
Yehya concluded: "This application also protects the rights of all landlords, tenants and property management companies; contributes to increasing the efficiency of lease management processes; and reduces the cost and time required to complete lease registrations. In addition, the application provides real-time information on the details of leasing operations."
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About Dubai Land Department:
Dubai Land Department (DLD) was found in May 1960 to establish the most prominent real estate sector in the Middle East and in the world.
DLD provides outstanding services to all its customers whilst developing the necessary legislation to propel the real estate sector in Dubai, organizing and promoting real estate investment, and spreading industry knowledge. DLD seeks regional and worldwide innovation in real estate with the aid of its active organizations that include: Real Estate Regulatory Agency, the regulatory arm, Real Estate Investment Management & Promotion Center, the investment arm, Dubai Real Estate Institute, the educational arm, and Rental Dispute Center, the judicial arm.
Unified Toll Free Number:
In order for Dubai Land Department to provide the best possible service in a rapid manner and to ensure the comfort and happiness of our customers, it has activated a new toll-free call centre number [8004488]. This can be used for all Dubai Land Department and Rental Disputes Center enquiries.