Renting An Apartment In Dubai? Be Mindful Of These Costs
When you move to Dubai for work, one of the main thing you
will consider is the accommodation. Few companies in Dubai offer accommodation
besides their salary, but some come inclusive of the salary package and then
it’s your task to find an apartment for rent in Dubai.
As experts say and a general suggestion is to spend around
30% of your net month income on house rent. Regardless, before finalizing your tenancy
contract, you should make sure if there are any additional rental expenses before
you end up paying more unknowingly.
To help limit this unanticipated situation, we will help you
foresee a portion of the hidden costs you may experience when renting an
apartment in Dubai:
Maintenance Fee
Maintenance charges are levied by developers. For example,
Emaar, Nakheel, and Dubai Properties charge on a yearly basis. You should be
aware that landlords should bare these charges. Nevertheless, at times it is
passed on to the tenants in hidden rental clauses in the first term of the
contract. Maintenance charges are utilized generally for major and minor
repairs to regular with the rented properties.
Service/Utility Fee
House owners in Dubai have all the privilege to increase the
service charges on the house you're renting. In any case, if you feel that your
house owner is increasing your service or utility charges very high, at that
point it is an ideal opportunity to have legal assistance ready to help you prepared
for any disputes on your home's service charges. Rental services are inclusive
of parking space and utilities.
Municipality Tax or
Housing Fee
Dubai Municipality charge 5% of the yearly rent. It is paid
in 12 parts with each rental installment and added to your Dubai Electricity
and Water Authority (DEWA) bills.
Agency Fee
Agency fee make you 2 to 5% of the first yearly rent. This
will happen in case you're renting a property by means of real estate or a brokerage
firm. This is a standard. In any case, expenses might be subjective to change
according to agent’s decision. And in any case of tenancy contract, the agent
has no right to claim extra charge as this method don't require the role of an
agent.
Ejari Fees
Ejari is an online enlistment framework by Dubai Land
Department. It is utilized to legally validate rental contracts and agreements
between tenants and landlords. The enlistment is under the duty of the
landlord, yet the tenant would now be able to likewise enlist the contract
themselves.
Tenancy contract if not enrolled on Ejari is invalid, the
tenant can't use the document if in case they report for any rent related
misuse.
DEWA deposit
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority need a refundable deposit
when renting a property. Make sure that you check if the unit is enlisted in
the present landowner's name before getting the utilities associated.
Property Deposit
Usually, the deposited amount is 5% of the annual rent for
unfurnished properties and 10% for furnished ones, which will be issued in a
post-dated cheque. At times, land owners may demand a deposit proportional to
one month's rent. Ensure that your tenancy contract incorporates the clause, stating
the return date of deposit amount after leaving the rented property.
Also, land owners may deduct a specific amount from the deposit
in case of any repairs. Tenants must ensure that the property is in good
condition while returning to land owner so that you get your full deposit
money.
Ensure to see each segment of tenancy contract before you
sign. Before signing to the tenancy arrangement, confirm that you know about
these charges.
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