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A landlord may seek eviction upon the expiry of the lease if they wish to add new structures that would prevent the tenant from using the property. To do this legally, the landlord must obt…
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Article (31) addresses developers who use Common Facilities for profitable commercial purposes, which requires DLD approval. In such cases, the developer must deposit a percentage of the ne…
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Brokers engaged in the leasing of residential timeshare units are subject to higher licensing fees due to the specialised nature of the activity. RERA charges AED 25,000 for a license to co…
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Yes, the law specifically grants Master Developers the same rights as other management entities regarding the collection of Usage Charges. If an owner or sub-developer fails to pay these ap…
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If a court or the RDSC issues an award to terminate a primary lease while the property is occupied by a subtenant, the subtenant may sometimes be allowed to stay. This applies only if the s…
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Category 3 projects include all jointly owned real estate that does not fall under the Major Project or Hotel Project categories. In these developments, the management of common parts is un…
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In cases where an off-plan sale is conducted based on a model or architectural plan, the broker has a specific administrative duty. They must keep the plan or model in their possession unti…
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Expo Road is a vital arterial highway that connects the deep south of Dubai to the main city centers. Damac Islands' accessibility to Expo Road ensures that residents can bypass much of the…
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Buying property through a corporate structure or a JAFZA offshore company can offer benefits for inheritance planning and asset consolidation. It allows international investors to manage mu…
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The Owners Committee is required to coordinate actively with RERA, the Management Entity, and the Competent Authority on several critical fronts. This includes matters relating to safety, s…
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Parties must pay a registration fee when submitting a rental dispute to the Mediation and Conciliation Directorate, consistent with standard RDSC claim fees. However, the law provides a fin…
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Registering a gift of Real Property (Hiba) involves a specific fee structure to prevent the misuse of the registration system. The fee is 0.125% of the value of the property granted as a gi…
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