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During the decision-making process, each member of the Owners Committee is limited to one vote per resolution. This equality remains regardless of how many units a member may own in the bui…
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Yes, the Land Department charges fees for joining various specialized real estate programmes. To join the Taskeen programme, the fee is AED 4,000. For the Tayseer Programme, individual entr…
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If a "dominant" property unit that holds an easement over another "servient" unit is subdivided, the easement rights generally continue for each resulting part. However, this is only allowe…
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The Roll is an official paper or electronic record maintained by RERA that lists all registered Valuers and Trainee Valuers. No individual may practice the valuation profession in Dubai wit…
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A Sub-developer is an entity licensed to conduct real estate development that is granted the right by a Master Developer to develop a specific part of a larger Master Project. Their activit…
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The Rapporteur, appointed by the Management Entity, serves as the administrative backbone of the Owners Committee. Their primary duty is to prepare reports and minutes for every committee m…
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When Decree No. (26) of 2013 came into force, the RDSC was mandated to take over all claims and applications from the previous tribunal, except those reserved for judgment. These transferre…
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Developer-owned Areas are spaces specified on a Master Plan or Site Plan that are owned by the Developer for private use. These are separate from Common Facilities and Common Parts. The Dev…
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Modern property registration in Dubai often requires the submission of complex 3D and volumetric plans. The fee for approving a 3D plan of common areas in a building is AED 500. For a volum…
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A Trainee Valuer is a natural person authorized by RERA to receive training to practice the valuation profession. They must be registered on the Roll and work under the supervision of an au…
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To receive official approval for the plan of a land plot, Real Property Unit, or villa, along with its appurtenances, the Land Department charges a fee of AED 50. This nominal fee is part o…
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For administrative queries or proof of ownership, the Land Department issues 'To Whom It May Concern' certificates. The standard fee for this service is AED 50. These certificates are often…
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