Housing and Rent
Residential Lease Contract Guide: From Draft to Authentication
A checklist for tenants and landlords before authenticating a residential lease contract, with payment tracking and alerts.
A residential lease contract is created through the broker or the approved channel, then the parties review and approve it electronically. Before accepting, match the property, unit, parties, duration, value, payments, insurance, services, and terms. After authentication, keep the copy, payment schedule, and delivery record.
Key points
- Review the unit and party details before accepting the contract.
- Match the duration, value, payment schedule, insurance, and services.
- Read the renewal and termination terms, maintenance and handover obligations.
- Keep the authenticated contract, payment proofs, and the unit condition report.
What you need to know
Ejar explains that the unified residential contract regulates the relationship between the tenant, landlord, and broker and preserves data and obligations. The existence of a unified template does not mean that every contract is identical; financial clauses, duration, services, and additional terms require independent review.
Before approval, compare the property, unit, meters, and party details with what you inspected and agreed upon. Review the total value, installment breakdown, dates, insurance, brokerage fee, and services, and verify which party bears each amount.
After authentication, download the final copy and payment schedule, and document the unit's condition upon handover through the available channel. When paying, use official channels and keep the receipt linked to the contract. Do not transfer amounts to an unagreed account without verification.
Steps
Verify the broker and property
Verify the broker's data, unit, address, ownership, or required authorization.
Review the parties and duration
Match identity, start and end dates, and automatic renewal if any.
Review financial terms
Examine rent, payments, insurance, brokerage fee, services, and payment method.
Read the obligations
Review maintenance, handover, termination, and additional terms before approving.
Document and keep
Save the contract, receipts, payment schedule, and unit condition report.
If something goes wrong
- If the contract does not appear for approval, verify the mobile number and ID, and that the broker sent it to the correct party.
- If the payment amount differs, review the contract schedule and receipts before paying or filing a complaint.
- If you want to terminate, use the appropriate service type for your case and read its requirements; mutual termination differs from a court order case.
Frequently asked questions
Is the authenticated contract proof of residence?
Ejar explains that the authenticated electronic contract can be used to prove residence to entities that require it.
Who creates the contract?
It is created through a broker or an approved channel depending on the contract type, then reviewed and approved by the parties.
Should I pay outside the designated channels?
Follow the payment method linked to the contract, verify before any transfer, and keep the receipt.
Can the contract be amended after approval?
There are procedures for managing contracts, but it is best to correct the draft before authentication and not rely on a later amendment.
Official sources
Open the official service — Ejar
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