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The law provides significant protection for money held in an Escrow Account. Each project must have a dedicated account, and the funds within it are exclusively for the purpose of implement…
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The RDSC is the specialised judicial system in Dubai established to hear and determine Rental Disputes between landlords and tenants. It aims to provide an expeditious and simple process fo…
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All Lease Contracts and any subsequent amendments must be officially registered with RERA to be legally recognised. This registration is a vital prerequisite for any judicial authority, gov…
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Yes, Article (42) grants the RDSC exclusive jurisdiction to hear and determine all disputes related to the rights and obligations found in the Jointly Owned Real Property Law. This means th…
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Unless the lease agreement explicitly states otherwise, the Owner is responsible for paying all Service Charges and Usage Charges to the Management Entity. The law emphasizes that the owner…
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According to Law No. (7) of 2006, Real Property is defined as anything that is fixed and cannot be moved without sustaining damage or an alteration to its structure. This includes the land…
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Article (14) mandates that all registered brokers comply with a professional code of conduct known as the Code of Ethics. This code is prepared by the Permanent Brokerage Committee to ensur…
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An Owner is any person registered in the Real Property Register as the owner of a Unit. This definition includes holders of usufruct or long-term lease rights as per the law. Furthermore, a…
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Under Article (2) of Bylaw No. (85) of 2006, Brokerage is defined as a service where a person finds another party to conclude a contract. This service involves representing a client in cont…
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The Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) aims to develop the real estate sector through an integrated regulatory framework. Its goals include providing a safe and supportive environment for…
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A Landlord is a natural or legal person entitled by law or agreement to dispose of a property. This definition includes the owner of the property, their legal representative, or an agent. I…
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The highest allowable Rent increase in Dubai is twenty percent (20%), which is only permitted if the current rent is more than forty percent (40%) less than the average rental value of simi…
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