Free tool
Rent Cheque Calculator
Split your annual rent into 1, 2, 4, 6 or 12 cheques — see the amount and due date for every cheque.
| # | Due date | Amount (AED) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pick a start date | 30,000.00 |
| 2 | Pick a start date | 30,000.00 |
| 3 | Pick a start date | 30,000.00 |
| 4 | Pick a start date | 30,000.00 |
Cheques are spaced every 3 months. Any rounding difference is added to the first cheque so the total matches your rent exactly.
How rent cheques work in the UAE
In the UAE, annual rent is usually paid with a set of post-dated cheques (PDCs) handed to the landlord at the start of the tenancy. The number of cheques — most commonly 1, 2, 4, 6 or 12 — is agreed in the tenancy contract. Fewer cheques often secure a better rent, while more cheques ease cash flow across the year.
Each cheque is dated for its due date, and cheques are spaced evenly across the 12-month term: 4 cheques clear every 3 months, 6 cheques every 2 months, and 12 cheques monthly.
Example
| Annual rent | Cheques | Each cheque | Spacing |
|---|---|---|---|
| AED 120,000 | 1 | AED 120,000 | One payment |
| AED 120,000 | 2 | AED 60,000 | Every 6 months |
| AED 120,000 | 4 | AED 30,000 | Every 3 months |
| AED 120,000 | 6 | AED 20,000 | Every 2 months |
| AED 120,000 | 12 | AED 10,000 | Monthly |
Once you know the amounts and dates, you still have to write every cheque. EasyCheck can generate the whole series automatically and print them on your own bank cheques — see cheque printing for real estate companies.
A quick tour of EasyCheck's features
Watch a short walkthrough of the key features — cheque printing, PDCs, payment-voucher scanning and more.
Frequently asked questions
How many cheques can I pay rent in, in the UAE?
Most UAE landlords accept rent in 1, 2, 4, 6 or 12 post-dated cheques. Fewer cheques usually means a lower agreed rent, while more cheques spread the cost across the year. The number is agreed between you and the landlord and written into the tenancy contract.
How do I calculate the amount for each rent cheque?
Divide the annual rent by the number of cheques. For example, AED 120,000 paid in 4 cheques is AED 30,000 per cheque. This calculator does it for you and also shows the due date of each cheque, spacing them evenly across the 12-month tenancy.
When is each rent cheque due?
Cheques are normally spaced evenly across the tenancy year: 4 cheques fall every 3 months, 6 cheques every 2 months, and 12 cheques every month, starting from the contract start date. Enter your first cheque date above to see every due date.
What if the rent does not divide evenly?
When the annual rent does not divide exactly, this calculator adds the small rounding difference to the first cheque so the cheques always add up to the exact annual rent.
How do I print and track all these post-dated cheques?
EasyCheck generates and prints a full series of post-dated cheques in one go for any UAE bank, and its PDC calendar tracks every clearing date with reminders — ideal for landlords and property managers handling many tenancies.
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