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To exercise a pre-emption right, the interested co-owner must notify the seller of their intention through a notary public within thirty days of being notified of a third-party offer. Once…
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Article (34) mandates that every Management Entity must provide a periodic report to RERA. This report must be submitted every six (6) months and detail the management and maintenance works…
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A broker is generally prohibited from holding themselves out as a party to the contract they are brokering. The only exception is if they are expressly authorised by the contracting parties…
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A broker has the right to submit a grievance to the Chairman against a decision to revoke their registration. This grievance must be filed within fifteen days from the date the broker was n…
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Brokers are strictly prohibited from concluding simple contracts for the off-plan sale of units in projects that have not been approved by Competent Entities. Any contract signed before suc…
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Dubai's strict green building codes mandate energy efficient designs insulation and water saving fixtures in new developments like Damac Islands. These standards significantly reduce the co…
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Generally, a judgment debtor must deposit half of the judgment amount to have their appeal admitted by the RDSC. This serves as security for the creditor during the proceedings. However, th…
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A Site Plan is a map prepared by a developer and approved by the DLD that delineates the boundaries of a building. It specifically shows the common parts and designated common parts intende…
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A Valuer is a natural person registered on the Roll to practice the property valuation profession in Dubai. To be registered, an applicant must generally be a UAE national of full capacity…
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Yes, RERA holds the legal authority to reconstitute an Owners Committee at any time. This might occur if the committee is no longer functioning effectively or if its members are failing to…
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A Lease Contract or ownership interest in a jointly owned property does not expire upon the death of the landlord or the tenant. Instead, the contractual relationship and the associated rig…
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Under Article (13), if a mortgaged property is totally destroyed or becomes defective, the mortgage is not lost. Instead, the Mortgage transfers to any substitute property or insurance comp…
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