Renting
Can my landlord raise my rent?
The cap depends on how far your rent sits below the average for similar homes (Decree No. 43 of 2013). Use the official RERA rental index figure for your home as the market rent.
How far below market → allowed rise
- Up to 10% below0%
- 11–20% below5%
- 21–30% below10%
- 31–40% below15%
- More than 40% below20%
Maximum allowed increase
5%
Up to AED 84,000 a year
Your rent vs market
20.0% below
Maximum new rent
AED 84,000
Guidance only. Landlords must give 90 days' written notice before renewal.
Estimates only, based on the numbers you enter. Bank offers, fees and market conditions vary.