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The Dubai Municipality plays a critical technical role in evictions related to building safety and maintenance. If a landlord claims the property is likely to collapse or requires maintenan…
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The DLD hosts a specialised Council to settle disputes related to brokerage activities. This council considers a dispute only if the Brokerage Agreement includes a clause for amicable settl…
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Yes, once an amicable settlement is reached, it must be documented in a written agreement signed by both parties. This document is then approved by the supervising judge of the Mediation an…
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A valid Lease Contract cannot be unilaterally terminated by either the Landlord or the Tenant during its term. Termination is only legally permissible through mutual consent of both parties…
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A unit owner in a Jointly Owned Real Property has the legal right to sell or dispose of their unit in any legal manner. This right includes the ability to mortgage the unit to any bank or f…
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Under Article (4), a developer cannot start construction or sell units off-plan until they take possession of the land. They must also obtain all necessary approvals from the Competent Enti…
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Under Law No. (6) of 2019, an owner or sub-developer is strictly forbidden from refraining from paying Service Charges or Usage Charges once they have been approved by RERA. Furthermore, an…
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A broker must faithfully present the details of a deal even if they are engaged by only one party. However, if a broker is engaged by both parties, each party is generally liable to pay the…
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Common Facilities are areas demarcated on a Master Plan that are owned by the developer but designated for common use. These facilities serve the entire Master Project and include gardens,…
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Filing a claim for eviction at the RDSC does not exempt the tenant from their obligation to pay rent. The tenant must continue to pay the rent for the entire period during which the claim i…
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When a Real Property Right is part of an estate, the decree of distribution must be registered on the Real Property Register to remain valid. Any subsequent disposition by an heir regarding…
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If a project is at least eighty percent (80%) complete, a developer can take strict measures against a defaulting purchaser. The developer may choose to maintain the agreement, retain all p…
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