September 2024

Dubai cracks down on overcrowded properties: Legal limits for villas, apartments explained

On August 19, Dubai banned 10 property owners from leasing their properties due to overcrowding violations. Dubai law mandates that each person in villas and apartments must have at least 5.0 square meters of space. Exceeding this limit is considered overcrowding and a breach of local regulations. Mohammed Kawasmi, a partner at Al Tamimi & Co., explained that the Dubai Municipality building code...

Dubai: How buyer can recover funds over delayed property handover

If a developer delays the handover of your Dubai property as per the sale agreement, you may be entitled to compensation. This compensation can be claimed as outlined in the Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) or through a court decision. The SPA is governed by the UAE Civil Transactions Law, specifically Article 246, which mandates the contract's implementation in good faith. Should the developer fail to...

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