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Check the title deed before you pay rent.

Before you pay rent, a deposit or cheques in Dubai, confirm the title deed is genuine and the person collecting is actually the owner or authorised. A quick check now prevents paying into the wrong hands.

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Gift transfer vs title deed amendment

 Gift transferTitle deed amendment
What changesWho owns the propertyOwner's own details (spelling, passport, etc.)
RouteTransfer route (gift registration)Amendment route
DLD valuationRequired — 0.125% of valuation, min AED 2,000Not required
Who it's forFirst-degree family: parents, children, spousesThe same owner, correcting their record
Where it's donegiftingproperty.ae / conveyance.ae (execution)titledeed.ae — Title Deed Update

Which route do I need?

Which route do I need?

Just confirm the owner

Check a named person really owns the unit today.

The full pre-payment check

Owner, authority, broker licence and payee account.

Not sure which

Tell us the situation and we’ll point you.

FAQ

Plain answers

Should I pay rent before checking the landlord?

No — confirm the deed and that the person collecting owns the unit or is authorised, before you transfer any money.

No. A listing permit allows a property to be marketed; it is not proof of ownership or a payment check.

Check the broker’s licence and whether the payee account matches an authorised party — both are covered by the Rent Payment Safety Check.

Related

Educational guide. Not legal advice or fraud insurance. Official confirmation remains with DLD/RERA and the trustee centres. titledeed.ae is an independent service, not a government website.