HOW TO RENT OUT YOUR PROPERTY IN DUBAI STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE FOR LANDLORDS
Leasing your property in Dubai can provide stable rental income, long-term capital growth, and a strong return on investment. Here’s a step-by-step guide for landlords to ensure a smooth, compliant, and profitable rental experience
YOUR COMPREHENSIVE LANDLORD GUIDE TO RENTING OUT PROPERTY IN DUBAI
Dubai’s rental market remains one of the most attractive in the world, with a growing tenant population and consistently strong yields. Whether you own a single unit or a portfolio, understanding the rental process is key to protecting your asset and maximizing returns. Here’s how to do it the right way—with Housinova by your side.
Evaluate Your Property and Set the Right Rent
Begin by assessing your property’s market value. Look at rental rates for similar units in your community, and factor in layout, views, furnishing, and amenities. Our experts will provide a rental valuation backed by current market data to help you set a competitive and realistic price.
Appoint a Trusted Real Estate Agency
Working with a RERA-licensed agency like Housinova gives your property greater exposure to serious, verified tenants. We handle everything—from listing and viewings to tenant screening, lease preparation, and Ejari registration—so you don’t have to.
Sign a Form A (Rental Listing Agreement)
To advertise your property legally, landlords must sign a Form A with a licensed brokerage. This document authorizes us to market your property and ensures all listings are DLD-compliant through the Trakheesi system.
Prepare the Unit for Viewing
First impressions matter. Ensure the property is clean, well-maintained, and ready for occupancy. If it’s furnished, verify that all appliances and fittings are in working condition. A presentable property leads to faster leasing and better tenants.
Review and Approve Prospective Tenants
Once inquiries are received, we filter and verify tenant profiles, checking for employment, residency status, and rental history where possible. You’ll receive a shortlist of serious candidates with all relevant documentation for your approval.
Negotiate and Sign the Tenancy Agreement
We draft a standard RERA-compliant tenancy contract covering rental amount, duration (typically one year), maintenance terms, and renewal clauses. We also assist in negotiating favorable terms while ensuring legal protection for both parties.
Register the Tenancy with Ejari
Once the lease is signed and payments are collected, we register the tenancy contract with Ejari—Dubai’s official rental registration system. This ensures the lease is recognized by all government and legal authorities.
Manage the Handover
On move-in day, we assist with key handover, inventory checks, and utility connection guidance. For landlords seeking full peace of mind, we also offer property management services to handle tenant issues, rent 1collection, and annual renewals.
Looking to rent out your property in Dubai?
List with Housinova and let our leasing experts take care of every detail— from pricing and marketing to paperwork and compliance. Contact us today to get started.
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