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The Mediation and Conciliation Directorate is required to seek an amicable settlement within a period not exceeding fifteen (15) days from the date the parties appear before it. However, th…
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The Dubai Land Department is the central authority responsible for issuing and updating maps for Common Parts, Designated Common Parts, and Common Facilities. These maps are vital for defin…
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A multi-apartment or multi-storey building is treated as a single Real Property Unit for registration purposes. It is assigned one main Real Property folio in the Register. However, this ma…
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Properties located in Special Development Zones are subject to the same unified real estate laws as the rest of Dubai. Specifically, Law No. (6) of 2019 regarding Jointly Owned Real Propert…
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Usage Charges are annual fees collected from owners or sub-developers for the maintenance of Common Facilities in a Master Project. These charges specifically cover broad community areas li…
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If multiple brokers participate in a negotiation on behalf of one party and conclude a contract, they share the fees as if they were a single broker. The distribution of these fees must fol…
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A lease contract does not expire upon the death of the landlord or tenant, and the relationship continues with the heirs. Consequently, any ongoing RDSC proceedings or legal rights associat…
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To register the ownership of Real Property in the name of heirs, the Land Department collects a fee of AED 1,000 per inherited property. If an heir decides to transfer their share of the pr…
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If a judgment from the First Instance Division is issued in breach of the rules of jurisdiction, it can be appealed even if the claim value is below the standard threshold. This ensures tha…
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Under Article (7), various utility systems are designated as Common Parts, including electricity generators, lighting systems, and waste treatment facilities. It also covers water mains, ga…
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For complex developments, the DLD approves Volumetric 3D Plans (BMS) to define property boundaries in three-dimensional space. These plans are essential for multi-storey buildings or mixed-…
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Registering the sale of a warehouse involves a fee based on the size of the land plot. The Land Department collects AED 10.00 per square metre of the land plot on which the warehouse is con…
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