Abu Dhabi’s real estate sector is thriving, and laws are in place to maintain efficient operations. Tawtheeq, like Ejari in Dubai, is an online and integrated system for registering, renewing, or terminating tenancy contracts in the UAE’s capital.
Tawtheeq was implemented in Abu Dhabi in 2011 to regulate tenancy contracts. Let us have a look at how Tawtheeq Abu Dhabi oversees tenancy contracts and processes.
TAWTHEEQ IS WHAT?
The Tawtheeq system was implemented by the Abu Dhabi Municipality to facilitate the seamless registration of tenancy contracts and to govern landlord and tenant rights in Abu Dhabi. Tawtheeq means ‘attestation’ in Arabic, and it refers to the system’s authorization of the tenancy agreements. However, it aids in the establishment of a positive connection between the landlord and tenant.
Unlike Ejari, which must be registered by tenants, it is the obligation of the landlord to register a tenancy agreement under the Tawtheeq system. Tawtheeq is also a digital system with a multilingual (English and Arabic) user interface. Furthermore, to minimize conflicts and confusion, this online method speeds up the registration, renewal, or upgrading processes.
Let’s go over the specifics of registering a tenancy contract while renting an apartment in Abu Dhabi or any other sort of property.
HOW TO REGISTER A NEW TAWTHEEQ TENANCY CONTRACT
Landlords can start the process online through Tawtheeq or by visiting the Abu Dhabi Department of Municipality and Transport. The following documents are necessary for Tawtheeq registration:
DOCUMENT
The application must be initiated by the landlord; however, a tenant may begin a request to register a new tenancy contract. However, the tenant will need the landlord’s consent as well as the relevant paperwork.
- Application Form (For On-Site Registration)
- Approval from Awqaf to issue the contract
- Residential Privacy Committee approval
- Authorization Letter for Tenant Agent
- Commercial Property Tenant Company Trade Licence
- In the event of public or private housing, a marriage certificate or an employment letter is required.
PROCESS
The landlord must take the following steps:
- Submit the Request
- Municipal approval (in the case of converting a commercial or industrial property to a residential one or forming a residential contract without the names of the inhabitants).
- Pay the Charges
- Tenancy contract issuance
- Close the Request
If the tenants start the procedure, they must obtain permission from the landlord. After paying the costs, the rental contract will be recorded.
FEES
- Service costs for all leasing contracts are 50 AED (if the term is less than four years).
- Lease contract registration fees: 1% of the first year’s rent (for contracts lasting longer than four years).
- Tenants must pay a contract registration fee of 5% of the contract value for government-owned lands and properties (commercial and industrial leasing contracts are excluded).
- The tenant must pay an annual municipal charge of 5% of the contract value for contracts on units with duplicated premises numbers (commercial and industrial properties are excluded).
HOW TO RENEW A TAWTHEEQ TENANCY CONTRACT
Tawtheeq can be renewed online by landlords or tenants. However, the method and documentation are comparable to those used to register tenancy contracts. Furthermore, the renewal charge is identical to the registration fee.
HOW TO MODIFY A TENANCY CONTRACT ON TAWTHEEQ
For any changes to the tenancy contract, the property owner must file an application form. In addition, for commercial or industrial properties, the landlord must present the tenant agent permission letter and the tenant firm trade licence. Furthermore, the alteration service is free of charge.
HOW TO CANCEL, TERMINATE, OR END A TAWTHEEQ TENANCY CONTRACT
To cancel the tenancy agreement, the landlord must complete the Tawtheeq cancelation form. Furthermore, landlords have the option to cancel or conclude the lease contract by filing an application form online or visiting the Abu Dhabi Municipality office. There is no price for canceling, terminating, or dissolving a tenancy arrangement.
THE TAWTHEEQ SYSTEM’S BENEFITS
The Tawtheeq system helps the Abu Dhabi real estate industry. Having stated that, the goal of this method is to create the ideal landlord-tenant relationship. The Tawtheeq system has the following advantages:
- Tenancy contracts and transactions that have been authorized
- Keeps track of lease contracts, landlords, and tenants.
- Procedures for registering, renewing, or terminating the leasing contract have been simplified.
- When a tenant registers with the system, an ADDC account is immediately created.
This is the whole Tawtheeq system documentation. To avoid future disagreements, make sure the landlord registers the tenancy contract on the Tawtheeq system when you rent a residence in Abu Dhabi. You may also get further information from the Abu Dhabi Department of Municipality.
