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Following the enactment of Law No. (4) of 2019, the DLD succeeded RERA in exercising all functions related to the registration of Lease Contracts. This includes the regulation of the relati…
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A fifteen percent (15%) rent increase is applicable if the current rent is thirty-one percent (31%) to forty percent (40%) less than the average rental value of similar units in the same ar…
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If a co-owner of a unit decides to sell their share to a non-owner, the other co-owners have a pre-emption right to purchase that share instead. If multiple co-owners wish to exercise this…
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Filing a legal claim to evict a Tenant does not grant the Tenant a "rent holiday". The Tenant remains under a strict legal obligation to continue paying the Rent for the entire duration tha…
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No, Article (11) prohibits clauses that allow the automatic transfer of property ownership to the mortgagee if the debtor fails to pay by a certain date. It also forbids agreements to sell…
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Jebel Ali Free Zone or JAFZA is one of the world's largest free zones and a critical engine of Dubai's economy focusing on trade logistics and manufacturing. Its workforce numbers in the hu…
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If a landlord demolishes and reconstructs or renovates a unit, the original tenant has the right of first refusal to return to that unit. To exercise this right, the tenant must notify the…
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A Management Company must be a sole proprietorship or company that is recognised by RERA. To manage jointly owned property or common parts, they must demonstrate specialisation in the field…
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In Dubai rental law, a Notice is a formal written communication between the parties. To be legally effective for actions like eviction or non-renewal, it must be served through a Notary Pub…
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No, the law is very specific regarding the handover of allocated facilities. A developer must register a unit along with all facilities allocated to it, such as car parks, in the name of th…
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A broker's registration is valid for one year and must be renewed annually with the Brokerage Regulatory Division. The renewal application must be submitted on the prescribed form at least…
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A developer is deemed to have committed negligence or omission if they delay taking possession of the land or obtaining necessary approvals without a valid reason. Other grounds for neglige…
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