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Law No. (6) of 2019 has a very broad scope, applying to all Master Projects and Jointly Owned Real Property across the Emirate. This specifically includes properties located in Special Deve…
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Yes, the DLD is responsible for maintaining an accurate and up-to-date Real Property Register. The department must remove an entry related to a development project once the project is compl…
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If a tenant uses a property in a manner that violates planning, construction, or land use regulations, they face eviction before the lease ends. This ground for eviction ensures that the pr…
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An Occupant is any person using a unit for its intended purpose. This includes the Owner, a tenant, or any other person authorized by the Owner to use the space. Occupants are legally bound…
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If a Tenant is evicted for subletting the property without written approval, the eviction applies to both the Tenant and the Subtenant. In such a case, the Subtenant is legally required to…
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To be registered on the Roll as a Valuer, an applicant must generally be a UAE national with full legal capacity. They must have a clean record and possess the required academic qualificati…
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The DLD is explicitly authorised to prescribe rules for using computers for storing and recording real property data. Law No. (7) of 2006 confirms that all documents and instruments electro…
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The RDSC is organised into two primary sectors: the judicial sector and the administrative sector. The judicial sector is comprised of the Mediation and Conciliation Directorate, the First…
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In the absence of specific legislation, the RDSC tribunals are legally required to refer to the provisions of Islamic Sharia. This is part of a hierarchy of sources that also includes the p…
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A developer may use Common Facilities for profitable commercial purposes, but only after obtaining DLD approval. If such approval is granted, the developer is legally required to deposit a…
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Individuals and firms engaging in Real Property Brokerage must pay fees for licensing and cards. Issuing or renewing a Real Property Broker licence costs AED 5,000, while a Broker card (the…
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If a landlord evicts a tenant by serving a twelve (12) month notice for the purpose of sale but then fails to sell the property and instead re-rents it, they may be liable. While the law sp…
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