RERA Rent Increase Calculator
Check if your landlord's rent increase is legal under Dubai RERA's 2026 rental index. Enter your current rent and market rate to see the maximum permitted increase.
Check Your Rent Increase
Based on RERA Rental Index 2026
As shown on your Ejari contract
Check on the DLD Rental Index for your building
How RERA limits work:
Rent increases are capped based on how far below market rate your current rent is. If you're already at market rate, your landlord cannot increase rent at all.
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Enter your rent details
We'll calculate the maximum increase your landlord can legally apply
Understanding Dubai's RERA Rent Increase Caps
How RERA Rent Caps Work
Dubai's Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) sets maximum rent increases based on how your current rent compares to the average market rent for similar properties in your area. The further below market rate you are, the more your landlord can increase.
If your rent is already at or above the market average, your landlord cannot increase it at all, regardless of what they claim.
2026 RERA Rent Increase Bands
| Your Rent vs Market | Max Increase Allowed |
|---|---|
| At or above market rate (0-10% below) | 0% - No increase |
| 11-20% below market rate | Up to 5% |
| 21-30% below market rate | Up to 10% |
| 31-40% below market rate | Up to 15% |
| More than 40% below market rate | Up to 20% |
* These bands are based on Decree No. 43 of 2013 by the Ruler of Dubai, as amended. The actual calculation uses RERA's official rental index for your specific building and unit type.
How to Find the Market Rent for Your Property
Step 1: Go to the Official RERA Rental Index
The Dubai Land Department maintains an official rental index that shows the average rents for every building in Dubai.
Visit DLD Rental IndexStep 2: Enter Your Building Details
Search for your building by name or area. Then select your property type (apartment, villa) and number of bedrooms to see the average market rent.
Step 3: Compare to Your Current Rent
Use the market rent figure in our calculator above to determine the maximum legal increase your landlord can apply.
90-Day Notice Requirement
Even if a rent increase is within RERA limits, your landlord must give you 90 days written notice before your lease renewal date. Any increase without proper notice is invalid, regardless of the amount.
- Notice must be in writing (email, registered mail, or notarized letter)
- Notice must clearly state the new rent amount
- 90 days is calculated from the lease expiry date, not the notice date
What If Your Landlord's Increase Is Above the Limit?
If your landlord is demanding a rent increase above RERA limits, you have strong legal grounds to dispute it. The RDSC consistently rules in favor of tenants when landlords violate these caps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can my landlord increase rent every year?
Rent can only be increased at lease renewal, not during the tenancy. If your contract is for one year, the earliest your landlord can increase rent is when that year ends. They must also provide 90 days notice.
Is this calculator official?
This calculator provides estimates based on RERA's published bands. For the official calculation specific to your building and unit, use the Dubai Land Department Rental Index or visit an RDSC office with your Ejari certificate.
My landlord says they're exempt from RERA limits. Is that true?
RERA rent caps apply to virtually all residential properties in Dubai that are registered with Ejari. There are very few exceptions. If your landlord claims to be exempt, ask them to provide the legal basis in writing and verify with RDSC.
What if I already agreed to an illegal increase?
Even if you signed a new contract with an excessive increase, you may be able to challenge it at RDSC. The courts have ruled that RERA caps cannot be waived by contract. However, the sooner you dispute, the stronger your case.
How do I dispute an excessive rent increase?
First, respond to your landlord in writing stating the increase exceeds RERA limits. If they insist, you can file a case with the Rental Disputes Settlement Centre (RDSC). The filing fee is 3.5% of your annual rent.
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