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Yes, a Landlord has the legal right to seek immediate eviction before the lease term expires if the Tenant uses the property for illegal purposes. This also applies if the Tenant allows oth…
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Under Article (8), the rank of a mortgage is determined by the date and serial number of its registration with the DLD. If multiple parties apply for mortgages on the same property simultan…
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If RERA decides to cancel a Real Property project based on a technical report, the developer must refund all payments received from purchasers. The developer must comply with the procedures…
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Article (14) of Law No. (8) of 2007 mandates that an Escrow Agent must retain five percent (5%) of the total account value after the developer receives a completion certificate. This retain…
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The Master Community Declaration contains the conditions and provisions that govern the development and operation of a Master Project. It includes the specific planning and construction sta…
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Under Article (18), projects classified as Major Projects (Category 1) are managed directly by the Developer. The developer is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of Comm…
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A broker will forfeit their right to fees if they breach their obligations by acting in the interest of the other party. This also occurs if the broker accepts a promise of benefit from the…
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According to the current legislation, a ten percent (10%) increase in rent is permitted only when the existing rent is twenty-one percent (21%) to thirty percent (30%) less than the average…
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A developer or Management Entity is strictly prohibited from taking any action to prevent an owner from taking possession or using their unit. This includes blocking access to Common Parts…
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Every owner, including a developer in respect of unsold units, owns an undivided interest in the Common Parts of a property. The law mandates that this interest be determined mathematically…
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Article (6) mandates that a Developer must file the plans, the Master Community Declaration, and the statute with the DLD. This filing must occur within sixty (60) days of receiving the com…
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The Common Parts of a building include all segments designated for shared use by owners and occupants. Legally, these include structural components like main supports, foundations, columns,…
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