Forms A, B, F, and I — what each one is
RERA-standard real-estate forms. Knowing which form you're signing avoids most disputes between owners and brokers.
RERA standardises the paperwork in Dubai property transactions. The forms you'll meet most often are:
Sales paperwork
- Form A — listing agreement between an owner and a seller's broker. Lists the property, price, commission, and term.
- Form B — agreement between a buyer and a buyer's broker.
- Form F — the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for sale and purchase. The contract that binds buyer and seller. Specifies price, deposit, transfer date.
- Form I — agreement between two brokers when one introduces a buyer to another's listing. Splits the commission.
Tenancy paperwork
The Unified Tenancy Contract (sometimes called Form U or simply the Ejari contract) is the standard residential lease. Brokers may also produce variants — but the RERA contract is the version that gets registered.
Practical tips
- If a broker hands you a "Form F" without an A or B in place, something's missing.
- Read the commission line. The norm is 2% of sale price + 5% VAT, paid by the buyer to their broker, but it's negotiable.
- The Arabic version controls in court. Have it translated if you don't read Arabic.
Sources: RERA standard forms via DLD.
Related questions
Listing your property: agent vs direct
An agent costs ~2% commission and saves you the screening work. Direct listing is free but slower and harder to vet.
What you can (and can't) deduct from a deposit
Damage beyond fair wear and tear, unpaid bills, and contract-stipulated cleaning. Not faded paint or old grout.
Your maintenance obligations as a landlord
Major maintenance is the landlord's responsibility. The contract can shift minor work to the tenant — within limits.