1. What is the Rent Increase Calculation?

The rent increase calculation follows Dubai Land Department (DLD) RERA guidelines, which determine the maximum allowable rent increase based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and RERA's cap percentage.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the following formula:

Where:

• \( \text{CPI} \) — Consumer Price Index (inflation rate) as percentage
• \( \text{Current Rent} \) — Current monthly rent amount in AED
• \( \text{RERA Cap} \) — Maximum allowable rent increase percentage set by RERA

Explanation: The rent increase is the smaller of either the CPI-based increase or the RERA cap amount.

3. Importance of Rent Increase Calculation

Details: Proper rent increase calculation ensures compliance with Dubai rental laws, prevents disputes between landlords and tenants, and maintains fair market practices.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter current rent in AED, CPI percentage, and RERA cap percentage. All values must be valid positive numbers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Where can I find the current CPI and RERA cap values?
A: These are published annually by the Dubai Statistics Center and RERA respectively.

Q2: How often can rent be increased?
A: In Dubai, rent can typically be increased only after the completion of the current rental contract term (usually annually).

Q3: Are there exceptions to these rules?
A: Some properties may be exempt, and special rules may apply to certain areas or property types.

Q4: What if my rent is below market average?
A: Different rules may apply for properties where the rent is significantly below market average.

Q5: How is the RERA cap determined?
A: The cap is based on how much the current rent differs from the average market rent for similar properties.