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It is strictly illegal for a landlord to disconnect services�such as water or electricity�from a unit or to disturb the tenant's use of the property in any way. If a landlord takes such act…
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Article (2) of Law No. (14) of 2008 defines a Mortgage as a contract where a creditor acquires a Real Right in a property or unit. This right grants the creditor preference over ordinary cr…
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Rent is the specific consideration that a tenant is bound to pay according to a lease contract for the use of a property. The rent amount and payment method must be clearly specified in the…
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Every Management Entity must open a dedicated Service Charges account at a bank recognised by RERA. Crucially, the law stipulates that funds in this account are legally protected and cannot…
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Service Charges are annual fees collected from owners to cover the management, operation, and repair of Jointly Owned Real Property. These charges fund essential services such as security,…
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The Management Entity holds a legal lien on every unit for any unpaid service charges. Because of this lien, a unit may not be disposed of or sold until the outstanding charges are paid in…
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Under Article (23) of Resolution No. (6) of 2010, RERA can cancel a project if the developer fails to start construction without a valid justification. Other grounds include a lack of genui…
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Article (7) of Law No. (14) of 2008 explicitly states that a mortgage only comes into effect if it is registered with the DLD. Any agreement that attempts to create a mortgage without regis…
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Unless the parties agree otherwise, the Landlord is responsible for all maintenance works during the term of the lease. This includes repairing any breakdown or defect that prevents the Ten…
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A Title Deed issued by the DLD has conclusive evidentiary value in proving real property rights. The information and data recorded in the Real Property Register are considered authentic and…
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The DLD mission is to create an innovative and sustainable real estate environment that promotes Dubai as the world�s happiest city. To achieve this, it focuses on providing smart services,…
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A Developer remains liable for a period of ten (10) years from the date of obtaining the completion certificate for the project. During this time, they must remedy or rectify any defects fo…
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