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When comparing a property to similar units for the Rent Index, several factors are assessed. These include the location of the property, its type (apartment, villa, office), and its physica…
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Real property brokers are under a legal obligation to provide RERA with all requested information, data, and statistics regarding their activities. If a broker fails to comply with this req…
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Article (5) specifies that a Mortgagor must be the Owner of the property and possess the legal capacity to dispose of it. The mortgaged property must either physically exist or legally exis…
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Formed by Decree No. (56) of 2009, this Special Tribunal was created to determine disputes relating to dishonoured cheques issued in real property transactions. It is composed of judges fro…
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For the purposes of Fee Assessment, the DLD has the right to verify the property value stated in any disposition. If it appears the stated value is less than the market value, the departmen…
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Each tribunal within the First Instance Division is composed of a chair and two competent members specialising in law and real property. Generally, the chair must be a judge, although the C…
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A Landlord is legally bound to hand over the property to the Tenant in a good condition. This means the premises must be suitable for the full intended use as specified in the Lease Contrac…
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A Notice is a formal written communication between the parties of a lease. To be legally valid for procedures like eviction or termination, it must be served through a Notary Public or deli…
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Article (24) grants the Owners Committee the power to verify that the management entity is maintaining the Common Parts correctly. They have the right to review annual budgets and request d…
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If a Landlord demolishes and reconstructs or renovates a property, the original Tenant has the right of first refusal to move back in. To exercise this right, the Tenant must notify the Lan…
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To prevent the collection of funds for non-existent projects, developers must act quickly after getting approval. A developer must commence construction works within six (6) months of being…
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Article (17) strictly prohibits the conversion of Common Parts into private property without the approval of the DLD and the competent authority. Furthermore, these parts cannot be subdivid…
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