Lease Renewal Request Letter
Used by tenants to formally request renewal of the lease contract before the current term expires. Helps secure tenancy and start Ejari renewal process.
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What is Lease Renewal Request Letter?
Generate a lease renewal request letter for UAE rental properties. Initiate Ejari renewal and contract extension with the landlord.
When do you need it?
Used by tenants to formally request renewal of the lease contract before the current term expires. Helps secure tenancy and start Ejari renewal process.
What should this document include?
- • Landlord / Property Manager Name
- • Landlord Address
- • Tenant Name
- • Property Address
- • Current Ejari Number
- • Current Annual Rent (AED)
- • Current Lease Start Date
- • Current Lease End Date
- • Renewal Term
- • Proposed Renewal Start Date
- • Proposed Rent (AED) - Optional — Leave blank to keep current rent or propose new rate
- • Tenant Email
- • Tenant Phone
- • Request Date
How to prepare and submit this document
- 1 Check your current contract expiry date. Log in to the Dubai REST app or check your Ejari certificate for the exact expiry date. You must send the renewal request at least 90 days before this date to comply with Law 26/2007 Article 14.
- 2 Check the Smart Rental Index for your building. Open the Dubai REST app and look up the Smart Rental Index for your building and unit type. If your current rent is below the index average, the landlord may propose an increase — know your legal cap before negotiating.
- 3 Send the renewal request in writing. Email the letter to your landlord and property manager. State clearly whether you accept a rent increase (and if so, how much) or request renewal at the current rent. Keep the email as evidence.
- 4 Complete Ejari renewal before the expiry date. Once the landlord agrees, renew the Ejari registration online via the Dubai REST app or at an Ejari typing center. The renewal must be completed before the old contract expires to avoid gaps in your tenancy record.
Common mistakes that get this document rejected
- ✕ Sending the renewal request less than 90 days before expiry — the landlord can refuse to renew or impose higher rent
- ✕ Not checking the Smart Rental Index before negotiating — you may accept an increase above the legal cap without realizing it
- ✕ Assuming verbal agreement is enough — without written confirmation and Ejari renewal, the landlord can rent to someone else
- ✕ Letting the Ejari expire — gaps in Ejari registration cause problems for visa renewals, DEWA connection, and school admissions
Frequently asked questions
Can my landlord refuse to renew my lease?
Yes, but only for specific reasons: selling the property, moving in themselves or a first-degree relative, or major renovation. They must give you 12 months' notice via Notary Public. If they refuse without a valid reason, you can file a complaint with the RDC.
How much can my landlord increase the rent on renewal?
The increase is capped by Decree 43/2013 based on how far below the Smart Rental Index your current rent is: 0% if within 10% of the index, 5% if 11–20% below, 10% if 21–30% below, 15% if 31–40% below, and 20% if more than 40% below.
What happens if neither party gives notice before expiry?
Under Dubai Law 26/2007, silence is treated as renewal. If neither you nor the landlord gives notice 90 days before expiry, the contract auto-renews on the same terms for another year.