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If a lease contract includes an arbitration clause but the parties cannot agree on the specific individuals to hear the case, the RDSC will step in. Upon the request of either the landlord…
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Real Property is defined as land and any fixed structures constructed on it that cannot be moved without damage or alteration to its structure. This includes immovable assets like buildings…
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Yes, Article (33) explicitly allows RERA to outsource any of its inspection or auditing duties. These powers can be delegated to any natural or legal person who meets the conditions approve…
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The DLD charges specific fees for Real Property Valuation based on the property type. Valuating vacant land costs AED 2,000, while land allocated for a development project costs AED 10,000.…
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While the law prefers that broker�s fees are determined by a written agreement, it provides a fallback if no agreement exists. In the absence of a specified amount, fees are determined acco…
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The Jointly Owned Real Property Register is maintained by the DLD and contains details on land plots, owners, management entities, and building regulations. The law explicitly states that a…
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No, one of the primary requirements for the owner or manager of a brokerage firm is that they must not have been declared bankrupt. Additionally, they must not have been convicted of any cr…
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Under Article (15) of Law No. (6) of 2019, once a co-owner agrees to a pre-emption purchase, they must notify their intention through a notary public. They are then required to finalise the…
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The RDSC is legally mandated to automate its work in both the judicial and administrative sectors. The use of technology is intended to ensure the simplification of procedures and the exped…
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If a co-owner offers their share for sale to a non-Owner, the other co-owners hold a pre-emption right to purchase that share. If multiple co-owners wish to exercise this right, each may pu…
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Firms wishing to be licensed for Real Property valuation services activity are charged a fee of AED 10,000 by RERA. For individual valuers, registration, renewal, or reinstatement on the Ro…
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The DLD is the sole authority responsible for prescribing the rules relating to survey and inspection. This includes determining which areas require a re-survey and certifying the accuracy…
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