The Tenant Reference Letter For A Friend is a crucial document in the UAE's rental market, where personal references play a significant role in securing residential or commercial properties. This document type has evolved to meet the requirements of the UAE's sophisticated real estate sector, particularly in major emirates like Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The letter serves as a personal testimony from a credible referee, providing prospective landlords with insights into the potential tenant's character, reliability, and suitability as a renter. It typically includes information about the nature and duration of the relationship between the referee and the tenant, statements about financial responsibility, and general character observations. The document must be drafted in accordance with UAE Federal Law No. 5 of 1985 (Civil Code) and relevant emirate-specific tenancy regulations, while also respecting privacy laws and maintaining professional standards.

1. Referee Details: Full name, address, and contact information of the person writing the reference

2. Date: Current date of writing the reference letter

3. Recipient Details: Name and address of the recipient (To Whom It May Concern if unknown)

4. Relationship Statement: Nature and duration of relationship with the tenant

5. Character Reference: Statement about the tenant's personal character, reliability, and responsibility

6. Financial Reliability: General statement about the person's financial responsibility (without disclosing specific details)

7. Closing Statement: Willingness to be contacted for further information and formal sign-off

8. Signature Block: Formal signature, printed name, and contact details