How much can my landlord raise the rent, and what is Ejari?
Ejari is the mandatory system for registering tenancy contracts with RERA; an unregistered lease gives you weaker legal protection. Rent increases are governed by the RERA rental index calculator on a sliding scale: 0% if your rent is near market, rising to a maximum 20% only when it is more than 40% below market. Landlords must give 90 days' written notice before renewal.
Rules and eligibility criteria change — confirm the current position with the relevant authority before acting. This is general information, not legal advice.
Figures here are indicative as of July 2026 and set by third parties (government, banks, developers) — confirm the current amount before relying on it.
