Dubai Rental Disputes Center
Landlord will not accept rent or keys
Explore RDC’s offer-and-deposit process and its published documents and charges.
Last checked 12 October 2026 · Official-source summary
Published fee / scope
AED 50 + AED 10 Knowledge + AED 10 Innovation
Understand the route
- RDC describes a route to ask the judge to record an offer of rent or keys without prejudicing lease rights. Check with RDC whether it fits the circumstances.
- The listed documents include the motion, identity/company records, last signed lease, proposed new lease on the same terms, deposited cheques and relevant correspondence.
- Prepare Arabic documents or legal translations into Arabic. Keep originals and correspondence showing what was offered and when.
- The published base total is AED 70. Trustee-centre filing adds AED 130 plus VAT on that partner fee; other document costs are separate.
What to prepare
- Last signed tenancy agreement
- Offer/deposit motion and relevant correspondence
- Identity records and payment documents specified by RDC
RDC states that cheque amounts deposited for a previous rental period must be replaced with cash. Confirm current deposit mechanics and whether the application is appropriate directly with RDC.
Official sources & next step
Confirm current requirements and filing conditions with the authority. This is general information, not advice on your rights or case outcome.