{"id":9464,"date":"2023-03-15T06:22:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-15T06:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/?p=9464"},"modified":"2024-07-19T06:46:49","modified_gmt":"2024-07-19T06:46:49","slug":"tawtheeq-abu-dhabi-lawart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tawtheeq-abu-dhabi-lawart","title":{"rendered":"Mastering Tawtheeq : Guide to Tenancy Contracts and Registration"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you planning to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/rent\/apartments-for-rent-in-abu-dhabi\">apartment for rent in Abu Dhabi<\/a>? If so, you need to familiarise yourself with Tawtheeq Abu Dhabi official tenancy contract. This blog post will provide an overview of Tawtheeq, why it is important, and how you can register for one. Understanding Tawtheeq is essential for a successful rental agreement, whether you are a landlord or tenant. We&#8217;ll review all the details you need to know to get started.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_40 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" area-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-6a0ac50f5544a\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-6a0ac50f5544a\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tawtheeq-abu-dhabi-lawart\/#How_Does_Tawtheeq_Work\" title=\"How Does Tawtheeq Work?\">How Does Tawtheeq Work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tawtheeq-abu-dhabi-lawart\/#Tawtheeqs_Tenancy_Agreement_How_Do_I_Register_It\" title=\"Tawtheeq\u2019s Tenancy Agreement: How Do I Register It?\">Tawtheeq\u2019s Tenancy Agreement: How Do I Register It?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tawtheeq-abu-dhabi-lawart\/#Requirements_For_Documentation\" title=\"Requirements For Documentation\">Requirements For Documentation<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tawtheeq-abu-dhabi-lawart\/#For_Property_OwnersLandlords\" title=\"For Property Owners\/Landlords\">For Property Owners\/Landlords<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tawtheeq-abu-dhabi-lawart\/#For_Property_ManagersManagement_Company\" title=\"For Property Managers\/Management Company\">For Property Managers\/Management Company<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tawtheeq-abu-dhabi-lawart\/#Methodology\" title=\"Methodology\">Methodology<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tawtheeq-abu-dhabi-lawart\/#Charges\" title=\"Charges\">Charges<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tawtheeq-abu-dhabi-lawart\/#Tenancy_Contract_Renewal_Process_on_Tawtheeq\" title=\"Tenancy Contract Renewal Process on Tawtheeq\">Tenancy Contract Renewal Process on Tawtheeq<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tawtheeq-abu-dhabi-lawart\/#Modifying_a_Tenancy_Contract_on_Tawtheeq\" title=\"Modifying a Tenancy Contract on Tawtheeq\">Modifying a Tenancy Contract on Tawtheeq<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tawtheeq-abu-dhabi-lawart\/#Cancelling_Terminating_or_Closing_a_Tenancy_Contract_on_Tawtheeq\" title=\"Cancelling, Terminating or Closing a Tenancy Contract on Tawtheeq\">Cancelling, Terminating or Closing a Tenancy Contract on Tawtheeq<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tawtheeq-abu-dhabi-lawart\/#System_Benefits_of_Tawtheeq\" title=\"System Benefits of Tawtheeq\">System Benefits of Tawtheeq<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tawtheeq-abu-dhabi-lawart\/#Frequently_Asked_Question_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tawtheeq-abu-dhabi-lawart\/#How_long_does_it_take_to_get_a_Tawtheeq\" title=\"How long does it take to get a Tawtheeq?\">How long does it take to get a Tawtheeq?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tawtheeq-abu-dhabi-lawart\/#How_do_I_update_Tawtheeq\" title=\"How do I update Tawtheeq?\">How do I update Tawtheeq?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tawtheeq-abu-dhabi-lawart\/#What_happens_if_I_want_to_terminate_my_Tawtheeq\" title=\"What happens if I want to terminate my Tawtheeq?\">What happens if I want to terminate my Tawtheeq?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tawtheeq-abu-dhabi-lawart\/#Who_Is_Responsible_for_Tawtheeq_Registration\" title=\"Who Is Responsible for Tawtheeq Registration?\">Who Is Responsible for Tawtheeq Registration?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tawtheeq-abu-dhabi-lawart\/#What_Is_Tawtheeq_Registration_Fees\" title=\"What Is Tawtheeq Registration Fees?\">What Is Tawtheeq Registration Fees?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tawtheeq-abu-dhabi-lawart\/#Are_Tenants_Required_to_Register_the_Property_for_Tawtheeq\" title=\"Are Tenants Required to Register the Property for Tawtheeq?\">Are Tenants Required to Register the Property for Tawtheeq?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_Tawtheeq_Work\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Does Tawtheeq Work?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9466\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9466\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9466 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/How-Does-Tawtheeq-Work.jpg\" alt=\"How Does Tawtheeq Work\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/How-Does-Tawtheeq-Work.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/How-Does-Tawtheeq-Work-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/How-Does-Tawtheeq-Work-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9466\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Credits<\/strong> : Dubizzle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tawtheeq Abu Dhabi is a tenancy contract required for anyone who want apartment or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/rent\/villas-for-rent-in-abu-dhabi\">villas for rent in Abu Dhabi<\/a>. It is an agreement between the landlord and tenant that outlines their respective rights and responsibilities. The contract is written in both English and Arabic and must be signed and attested by both parties. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The contract is designed to protect the interests of both landlords and tenants by outlining clear obligations for each party and providing a mechanism for dispute resolution. In addition, it ensures that all rental payments are documented, making it easier to monitor rental trends in the area. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important to note that while all landlords and tenants in Abu Dhabi must sign a Tawtheeq contract, certain clauses may be added or removed depending on the specifics of each lease agreement. For example, landlords may include a clause stating that any damage to the property must be reported within 24 hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tawtheeqs_Tenancy_Agreement_How_Do_I_Register_It\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tawtheeq\u2019s Tenancy Agreement: How Do I Register It?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9474\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9474\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9474 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Tawtheeqs-Tenancy-Agreement-How-Do-I-Register-It.jpg\" alt=\"Tawtheeq\u2019s Tenancy Agreement How Do I Register It\" width=\"800\" height=\"445\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Tawtheeqs-Tenancy-Agreement-How-Do-I-Register-It.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Tawtheeqs-Tenancy-Agreement-How-Do-I-Register-It-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Tawtheeqs-Tenancy-Agreement-How-Do-I-Register-It-768x427.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9474\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Credits<\/strong> : Speed Home<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite some similarities to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/ejari-system-misart\">Ejari system<\/a>, the registration process for Tawtheeq in Abu Dhabi differs in that the property owner may either be the owner or the manager of the property on the owner&#8217;s behalf.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registration will take place on the Abu Dhabi Municipality&#8217;s Smart Hub, which is accessible to landlords and property managers. An account must be created on the Abu Dhabi Municipality&#8217;s website. If you prefer to register in person, you can visit the Municipality of Abu Dhabi City&#8217;s Customer Service Centre or one of its affiliated external centres. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each contract is a standard, ready-made document that has the important details of the house. Suppose the details entered on the form do not match what the municipality already has in their records. In that case, the municipality will contact you for verification purposes, and the contract will need to be submitted again.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Requirements_For_Documentation\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Requirements For Documentation<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a tenant in Abu Dhabi, the landlord (or property management company) registers the lease contract, not you. Different documentation is required for registration, depending on whether the landlord or property management company carries out the registration.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_Property_OwnersLandlords\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Property Owners\/Landlords<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fill out the account opening form.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Copies of the owner&#8217;s passport and the authorised representative&#8217;s passport<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Copy of Emirates ID for the authorised signatory or representative<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A copy of the owner&#8217;s family book if the owner is a UAE national<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Copy of a power of attorney for the property owner&#8217;s attorney<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If owned by a company, a copy of the trade licence<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In cases where the property owner has chosen to have their signature notarised, a copy of the notarised signature is required.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the property is a company-owned building, the company has a few additional requirements, as listed below:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Documents with the owner&#8217;s name, the property&#8217;s address, a tenant&#8217;s contract, a list of terms, a rent schedule and the landlord&#8217;s signature.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A copy of a Chamber of Commerce and industry membership card<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Authorised legal documentation, including the notarised power of attorney for signature authorisation or the company&#8217;s Articles of Association, or a signed authorisation letter<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_Property_ManagersManagement_Company\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Property Managers\/Management Company<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fill out the account opening form<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obtain a copy of the company&#8217;s trade licence<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The membership list of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obtain a notarised power of attorney or the company&#8217;s articles of association or a letter authorising signatures<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the authorised signatory is an attorney, they should provide a photocopy of a valid passport.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide a valid residence permit copy to the authorised signatory (company&#8217;s legal representative)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A company&#8217;s authorised representative needs a copy of the company&#8217;s national ID card.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The company&#8217;s hard copy and soft copy of the contract, which is available in Arabic and English or Arabic, with terms and conditions of use, if any<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the account is set up, additional documents, such as the tenancy contract and copies of a valid Emirates ID, will need to be submitted.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Methodology\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Methodology<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The process of Tawtheeq is pretty straightforward for users. We have listed the steps below to help you get the contract as soon as possible. The following steps need to be followed by the landlord:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Submit the request for the Tawtheeq<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When converting an industrial or commercial property into a residential one, municipal approval is needed or when creating a residential contract without the occupants&#8217; name.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay the required fee<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tenancy contract will be issued<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Close the contract&#8217;s request<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After paying the fees, the lease contract will be registered if the tenants initiate the process.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Charges\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Charges<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All lease contracts are subject to service fees of 50 AED (if the agreement lasts less than 4 years). If the lease contract lasts more than four years, the registration fee is 1% of the first year. A 5% contract registration fee is charged for commercial and industrial contracts to Government owned land. Renters on this municipality&#8217;s residential, commercial, and industrial contracts must pay an annual municipal fee of 5% of the total contract value.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tenancy_Contract_Renewal_Process_on_Tawtheeq\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tenancy Contract Renewal Process on Tawtheeq<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9473\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9473\" style=\"width: 1440px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Tenancy-Contract-Renewal-Process-on-Tawtheeq.jpg\" alt=\"Tenancy Contract Renewal Process on Tawtheeq\" width=\"1440\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Tenancy-Contract-Renewal-Process-on-Tawtheeq.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Tenancy-Contract-Renewal-Process-on-Tawtheeq-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Tenancy-Contract-Renewal-Process-on-Tawtheeq-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Tenancy-Contract-Renewal-Process-on-Tawtheeq-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9473\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Credits<\/strong> : My Bayut<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People looking for a flat to rent can sign a tenancy contract with Tawtheeq, but they should follow the same process they went through when they first purchased the tenancy. Moreover, they need to pay the same registration fee when they renew.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Modifying_a_Tenancy_Contract_on_Tawtheeq\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modifying a Tenancy Contract on Tawtheeq<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Businesses and commercial properties need a tenant agent authorization letter, a tenant company trade licence, and a tenancy contract application form to modify a lease.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cancelling_Terminating_or_Closing_a_Tenancy_Contract_on_Tawtheeq\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancelling, Terminating or Closing a Tenancy Contract on Tawtheeq<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancelling a lease with a landlord involves two simple steps: filling out a Tawtheeq cancellation form online, or going to the Abu Dhabi Municipality office to finish the process. In the process, there is no service fee.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"System_Benefits_of_Tawtheeq\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">System Benefits of Tawtheeq<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9471\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9471\" style=\"width: 1440px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9471\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/System-Benefits-of-Tawtheeq.jpg\" alt=\"System Benefits of Tawtheeq\" width=\"1440\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/System-Benefits-of-Tawtheeq.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/System-Benefits-of-Tawtheeq-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/System-Benefits-of-Tawtheeq-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/System-Benefits-of-Tawtheeq-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9471\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Credits<\/strong> : Dubizzle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Tawtheeq system supports Abu Dhabi&#8217;s real estate market and tries to provide the best landlord-tenant relationship. These are the benefits of the Tawtheeq system.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leases and transactions authorised by the landlord<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contains information about leases, landlords, and tenants<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Procedures for registering, renewing, or terminating a lease contract have been simplified<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As soon as the tenant registers, the ADDC account is automatically created<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tawtheeq is an essential part of the renting process in Abu Dhabi. It protects both the tenant and the landlord in the rental relationship. A Tawtheeq contract must be registered with the appropriate authorities in Abu Dhabi to be legally binding. It is important to take all of the necessary precautions when signing a Tawtheeq contract, such as ensuring that all of the information on the contract is accurate and up to date. In addition, both parties should be aware of their rights and obligations under the law. 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Once you've filled out all the necessary paperwork and paid the fees, the Dubai Land Department will process your request. It is important to note that the tenant is responsible for any late payment charges associated with their Tawtheeq contract.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_update_Tawtheeq\"><\/span>How do I update Tawtheeq?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBusiness and commercial properties need a tenant agent authorisation letter, a tenant company trade licence, and a tenancy contract application form to modify a lease.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_I_want_to_terminate_my_Tawtheeq\"><\/span>What happens if I want to terminate my Tawtheeq?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIf you wish to terminate your Tawtheeq contract, you must do so in writing with 30 days' notice. It is important to note that the tenant will still be responsible for any unpaid rent or other fees owed to the landlord. In addition, the landlord is entitled to keep the security deposit unless all tenancy conditions have been fulfilled. Once the contract is terminated, both parties should sign a release form acknowledging the tenancy agreement's end.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Is_Responsible_for_Tawtheeq_Registration\"><\/span>Who Is Responsible for Tawtheeq Registration?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe landlord is responsible for Tawtheeq registration.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Tawtheeq_Registration_Fees\"><\/span>What Is Tawtheeq Registration Fees?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tTo register a leasable property for the first time in Tawtheeq, the landlord must pay AED 1,000 per property.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Tenants_Required_to_Register_the_Property_for_Tawtheeq\"><\/span>Are Tenants Required to Register the Property for Tawtheeq?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tProperty owners or real estate consultants managing the property on behalf of the owner register Tawtheeq, not tenants.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t{\n\t\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\t\t\"mainEntity\": [\n\t\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"How long does it take to get a Tawtheeq?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"It usually takes anywhere from 1-3 days to get a Tawtheeq. 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