Sharjah Municipality simplifies attestation of overdue lease contracts

Overdue leases can now be certified with discounts and waivers

Last updated: November 13, 2025 | 14:39

Aghaddir Ali, Senior Reporter

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Tenants and landlords can get a 50% fee cut till 31 December.

Sharjah: Sharjah Municipality has announced new facilities and flexible options to help residents settle overdue lease contracts, following a Sharjah Executive Council (SEC) resolution addressing unattested leases that expired before the implementation of Law No. 5 of 2024 on real estate leasing in the emirate.

The Municipality confirmed that 12 service centres across Sharjah are ready to provide lease contract attestation services. Residents can also complete the process digitally through the Aqari platform, available on the Sharjah Digital app and website.

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50% discount for compliance

Abdullah Al Shuhail, Director of the Rental Regulation Department at Sharjah City Municipality, said tenants and landlords who attest their lease contracts according to the law in effect at the time of signing will receive a 50% discount on attestation fees. The offer applies to leases that expired before 19 September 2024.

He added that attestation under this initiative also exempts users from penalties for non-attestation. The exemptions, which began on 1 November, will continue until 31 December, aiming to simplify procedures for residents, encourage compliance, and protect the rights of both landlords and tenants.

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Easy attestation via Aqari

Al Shuhail highlighted that residents can attest their contracts either at service centres or online via the Aqari platform, ensuring a smooth and fast process. The Municipality has allocated sufficient staff and resources to manage the expected rise in attestation requests, particularly for overdue leases.

He stressed that certified lease agreements are official documents recognised by the Municipality, regulating landlord–tenant relationships and protecting the rights of both parties. Sharjah Municipality is also running awareness campaigns to highlight the importance of contract certification and is urging residents to update their agreements promptly.

Sharjah Municipality called on the public to take advantage of this initiative to regularise expired leases and secure the rights of all parties involved.

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Aghaddir AliSenior Reporter

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