Full rental management for remote landlords
For owners who live overseas or simply do not want the day-to-day work, a property manager handles the whole cycle: marketing the unit, vetting tenants, collecting rent, arranging maintenance, conducting inspections and managing renewals. It turns a hands-on asset into a largely passive one while keeping you informed and in control of key decisions.
Ejari, contracts and the security deposit
Every Dubai tenancy must be registered through Ejari, which formalises the lease and is needed for utility connections and dispute resolution. A manager prepares the tenancy contract, registers Ejari and handles the refundable security deposit, commonly 5% of the annual rent for an unfurnished unit, returning it correctly at the end of the term against any agreed deductions.
Rent increases and tenant disputes
Rent rises are not unlimited: permitted increases follow Decree No. 43 of 2013 and the RERA Rental Index, and a landlord must give at least 90 days' written notice before renewal to change the rent or terms. If a disagreement escalates, it is handled by the Rental Disputes Settlement Centre (RDSC). A good manager applies these rules correctly so increases are valid and relationships stay professional.
Service charges, owners associations and Mollak
In apartment buildings and managed communities, owners pay annual service charges that fund shared maintenance, collected through the owners association framework and administered via the Mollak system, with communities governed under the Jointly Owned Property (JOP) rules. A capable manager budgets for these charges and keeps your unit compliant with community obligations.
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