RERA Rent Calculator
Is your landlord's rent increase legal? Check against the RERA Rental Index. Enter your current rent, area, and property details. Free and instant.
Property Details
The amount your landlord wants to increase annually (not the new total)
Enter your property details and click "Check RERA Limit" to see the maximum allowed rent increase.
RERA Rent Increase Tiers
Based on Decree No. 43 of 2013:
Within 10% of market → 0% increase
11-20% below market → up to 5%
21-30% below market → up to 10%
31-40% below market → up to 15%
40%+ below market → up to 20%
Landlord must give 90 days' written notice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Understanding RERA Rent Increases in Dubai
Dubai's rent increase limits are governed by Decree No. 43 of 2013, which established a tiered system based on how your current rent compares to the average market rent for similar properties in your area. This system is administered by the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA).
The system works by comparing your rent to the market average. If you're already paying close to market rate (within 10%), your landlord cannot increase the rent at all. The further below market you are, the higher the permitted increase — up to a maximum of 20% per year.
Your landlord must give you 90 days' written notice before any rent increase takes effect. If you disagree with the increase, you can file a case with the Rental Disputes Settlement Centre (RDSC), which will apply the RERA index to determine the legal maximum.
It is important to note that these limits apply to contract renewals, not new tenancies. When signing a new contract with a new landlord, the rent is negotiated freely between the parties. The RERA limits only kick in when an existing contract is being renewed.