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If a Developer or Management Company is proven incompetent or unable to maintain the sustainability of a project, the CEO of RERA can intervene. For Category 1 or 2 projects, RERA may appoi…
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Under Law No. (26) of 2007, the standard rental regulations do not apply to all types of accommodation. Specifically, hotel units are excluded from this legal framework. Additionally, Real…
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Article (8) of Law No. (7) of 2006 confirms that all Real Property documents stored electronically in computers have the same evidentiary value as original paper documents. This includes el…
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No, Article (34) of Law No. (26) of 2007 strictly prohibits a landlord from disconnecting services or disturbing a tenant's use of the property in any way. If a landlord takes such action,…
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Buying a ready property in cash with a 6�8% yield takes 14 to 16 years to recover your initial capital through rent. Strategic off-plan plays reduce this wealth cycle to 5 to 8 years by com…
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A Developer is legally required to pay their share of annual Service Charges for all unsold units within a project. Additionally, the developer must pay these charges for any sold units whe…
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Under Law No. (26) of 2007, a lease is automatically renewed under the same terms if the tenant continues to occupy the property and the landlord has no legal grounds for eviction. If a lan…
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Dubai has robust inheritance laws for non muslim foreign investors. You can register a will at the DIFC Wills and Probate Registry to ensure your Dubai assets are distributed according to y…
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Under Article (4), a Mortgagee (the creditor) must be a bank, finance company, or institution. Furthermore, they must be duly licensed and registered with the UAE Central Bank to provide re…
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According to Law No. (26) of 2007, a landlord is generally prohibited from increasing the Rent before the lapse of two (2) years from the date the contractual relationship was first establi…
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Article (17) requires a broker to disclose all negotiation details and stages of the brokerage process to their client. This disclosure must include any information necessary for the client…
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Yes, a broker is liable for any loss or damage suffered by the contracting parties as a result of their fraudulent act or deceit. This liability also extends to losses caused by the broker'…
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