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If a Landlord evicts a Tenant for personal use but then rents the property to a third party prematurely, they face legal consequences. The Landlord is prohibited from re-renting the propert…
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A broker is held personally and legally liable for any fraud or deceit they commit during a transaction. They are also responsible for losses caused by gross negligence or failure to follow…
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The Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) is a public corporation established as a regulatory arm affiliated with the Dubai Land Department (DLD). While the DLD is the overall government ent…
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Article (39) empowers the Committee to impose penalties, including a notice, warning, or suspension of activity for six months. The most severe penalty is blacklisting. According to Article…
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Under Article (17), a developer will be struck-off the Register if they are declared bankrupt. Other grounds for removal include failing to start construction within six (6) months of getti…
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Upon receiving a completion certificate from the competent entities, the developer must register the finished project in the permanent Real Property Register. This process includes register…
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The current market data suggests that investing in townhouses remains a strong strategy because the supply of single family homes is becoming restricted. While prices have appreciated signi…
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Article (8) requires a developer to register a completed project in the permanent Real Property Register once the completion certificate is issued. This includes registering units in the na…
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All final and irrevocable judgments issued by the First Instance and Appellate Divisions are enforced by the Judgment Enforcement Directorate of the RDSC. This specialised division ensures…
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Yes, if a landlord illegally disconnects services such as water or electricity, the tenant can file a claim for compensation at the RDSC. The tenant must support their claim with official r…
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Article (29) strictly forbids developers or management entities from preventing an owner from taking possession or using their unit to force payment. They are also prohibited from blocking…
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A developer cannot unilaterally terminate a contract for a payment delay without following the legal notice procedure. They must first notify the DLD, which then serves a thirty-day grace p…
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