The security deposit required to activate a utility connection in Dubai has been doubled, part of a bid to make sure new tenants will not be held liable for debts incurred by previous dwellers.
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) will increase the refundable deposit required to connect power and water to AED2,000 ($544) for an apartment (up from AED1,000) and AED4,000 for a villa or house (up from AED2,000).
The increases relate only to those seeking new connections, the Dubai authority said.
“DEWA is not increasing security deposits for existing customers in their current premises, but there is a new rate for security deposits for new move-ins, to ensure that new tenants will not be affected by any outstanding bills from previous tenants,” the utilities authority said in a statement.
“DEWA would like to emphasise that all security deposits are fully-refundable on settling the final bill, so that residents will continue to receive world-class electricity and water services.”
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