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The Dubai Government’s Land Department are responsible for providing the owner with the Title Deed.  Some look slightly different from others but you can check the information by contacting the Land Department.

All tenants require a copy of the Title Deed to organise EJARI, the mandatory recording of all tenancy contracts in Dubai.

Checklist:

Have a look at the property address and make sure it is the same as the one you have agreed on.  When viewing properties always take a photo of the building and make a note of the full address.  It’s sometimes an idea to take a photo of the DEWA tag so that there is no confusion at a later stage.

You should check the name on the Title Deed against the passport copy of the Landlord.  The name should be the same.  If there are two names on the Title Deed you should see both parties’ passports.

If one of the owners is renting the property then there should be a letter from the other owner stating that they are in agreement.  The signature should match the passport copy.  In an ideal world the other owner should have a Power of Attorney but this doesn’t always happen.

If you want to make sure you’re dealing with the correct people you can check the Title Deed by visiting the Land Department.

Do not give money or cheques to just anyone. Check their credentials.

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