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Every Valuer must perform their work in accordance with the standards stipulated in the Real Property Valuation Book issued by the DLD. This book contains the mandatory benchmarks for estim…
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Article (30) limits the use of funds in the Service Charges account to specific purposes, such as cleaning services, security, and insurance premiums. They can also be used for the repair a…
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Article (6) of Law No. (8) of 2007 requires several documents, including a commercial licence and a title deed of the land. Developers must also provide architectural designs and engineerin…
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The RDSC has specific procedures for enforcing awards that require a tenant to vacate or be evicted from a property. These physical possession cases are managed through the Centre's own spe…
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Law No. (6) of 2019 prohibits any person from disposing of, utilizing, or altering Common Facilities without prior approval from the DLD and the Competent Authority. It is specifically forb…
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Developers have a legal obligation to disclose their financial statements to RERA periodically. Failure to disclose these statements, or providing incomplete financial data, can be deemed a…
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Article (12) of Bylaw No. (85) of 2006 requires the Division to issue each broker an identification card. This card displays the broker's name, address, and registration number. Crucially,…
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A developer can be struck-off the Register if they fail to commence construction works within six (6) months of receiving approval for off-plan sales. This applies if the developer has no v…
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If a Lease Contract fails to specify a term, or if the claimed term cannot be proven, the law provides a default standard. In such instances, the lease is deemed valid for the period prescr…
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The DLD is responsible for disseminating knowledge through training programmes designed to qualify brokers. These courses ensure that those working in the market are aware of their legal ri…
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A Developer managing a Category 1 project is permitted to outsource all or part of their duties to a specialised Management Company. This delegation of responsibility must be done through a…
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A Real Property Broker is a person or entity that provides a service under an agreement to find another party to conclude a real estate contract. They represent their client in negotiations…
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