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9 available 9 • View allObjecting to a cancellation letter from DLD and claiming refund




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Q: Hi,
I have booked a studio with a developer. I have paid around 195000 AED. It was mentioned in their marketing details and pre-development that the project will be ready by MAY 2019. The project is still not completed, and only 50% has been done as per DLD.
The developer has always been asking for money, but how can we trust them when progress has been slow!
Today, I received a letter from DLD on cancellation.
Now how can I proceed to object and get the paid amount?
I was reading somewhere that if a project is below 60% progress, we can get a refund?
Please guide!
Thanks





Mar 7, 2020
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Seeking compensation or cancellation for delay in property delivery


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Q: I've purchased an off-plan property in Dubai which was due for handover in Dec 2017 but still incomplete (approx. 80%).
70% has been paid from a purchase price of 1.8 million. Am I entitled to compensation for the delay or can I cancel the purchase in its entirety?
Thanks



Jan 23, 2019
14756
How to get the invested money back when the special committee is canceled?
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Q: I had invested in a real estate project in Dubai, but it was canceled and the special committee was formed under the property law.
But a few weeks ago, new property law has been established under which the special committee no longer exists.
Kindly let me know how can I get my invested money back!

Jan 27, 2021
3131
How to get the deposit returned from a canceled project?
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Q: How do I have my deposit returned from a canceled project?
The deposit was paid in October 2008.

Apr 5, 2021
366
Can a property buyer authorize a reputable real estate agency in Dubai to act as escrow?

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Q: Can Dubai real estate agencies act as escrow for resale properties?
Online transaction. From outside the UAE. A reputable real estate agency in Dubai with a valid RERA real estate license has been chosen. The property is a finished resale property. Not an off-plan property.
Payment would be made to the real estate agency which in turn promises to make sure it will be a fair transaction so that the buyer will receive the title deed, as well as the seller, will receive the payment.
Can or do Dubai real estate agencies usually act as escrow?


Nov 9, 2021
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The project is canceled by Dubai Land Department. How to get the money back?

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Q: Hello,
I am contacting you from Switzerland. Firstly, my dad purchased a property in Dubai in a project in 2007. Today we have not received anything yet. Every time there is a different story. We get delayed.
The project is canceled by Dubai Land Department and the website mentioned that "Held for the Project's Land selling procedures", but I haven't had information for years. I sent many mails to find out about the progress and I never get a reply.
Could you please help me by advising me on how my situation would be?
I will be grateful to you!


Jul 4, 2022
967
Buying property in Dubai: Payment options for non-UAE residents




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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
I am from Italy and am currently in the process of buying a property in Dubai.
To arrange payment, I need to pay the seller via the manager's cheque. However, I am experiencing difficulties opening a local bank account as I am not a UAE resident.
The money for the property in Dubai comes from the sale of an apartment in Europe, but I am unable to open a bank account because I do not have a salary certificate.
Therefore, I have two options:
- Transfer the money to my girlfriend's bank account in Dubai and use her account to produce the manager's cheque in the name of the seller. The property will be 100% in my name.
- Use a Dubai law firm to arrange payment.
What is your recommendation?





Feb 19, 2023
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How can I get refund of properties I purchased if the project is canceled?


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Q: I invested in a real estate project in Dubai Silicon Oasis, back in 2007. I had paid in full for my 3 units and have been waiting for the delivery of these units for over a decade now.
I have tried to contact the developer but it has been of no use. It seems like the developer doesn't exist anymore.
Recently, I have been informed that the project is canceled, as per the RERA website, and some clients have been getting full refunds from Dubai's Government.
I would like to know the procedure and the best option as to how I can proceed.
Once again, thank you very much for your assistance.



Mar 2, 2023
148
How to get the property handed over after long delay and bankruptcy of the developer?


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Q: The developer failed to deliver the unit as per the SPA and is currently in bankruptcy proceedings.
The completion is delayed for many years but the unit should be handed over shortly by the Trustee.
Could you please guide us on a strategy for the investors to get compensation for the delay?
We appreciate your assistance.



Mar 25, 2023
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I am a company owner In Shams free zone of 50 per cent share and have a partner visa. My partner was a Russian who went to Russia and died.
When I went to the free zone to cancel my visa and close the company, they have asked me to get his attested death certificate and NOC from his heirs.
The problem I am facing is his family doesn’t want to give the death certificate nor they want to give NOC. Now my resident visa validity is over and I am on fine every day.
Neither the free zone is cooperating nor the partner's family. What is the other way I can cancel my visa and close the company?
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How the objection of a client be dealt with after being notified for termination by DLD? 0
I have been notified by DLD that I am in breach of an off-plan sales agreement, and the developer wishes to terminate the agreement.
The date on the notice is March 9, 2021, and I received it from the developer on March 11, 2021. The notice says I have 30 days "from the date of being notified" to make the outstanding payment.
On the termination notice from DLD, a list of objections is present. One of the objections states that the developer must hand over the final SPA to me.
In this case, I have not received the final SPA from the developer. I made an objection in writing to the DLD pointing this fact out and sent it via email, and received a confirmation of the same from DLD by return e-mail on April 6, 2021.
30 days from March 9th is April 8th, or from March 11th is April 10th. Does the developer have to respond to my objection before the DLD will allow them to terminate the agreement?
In this case, will the time I have to make the payment be extended by any period?
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I would like to open a trustee with my wife and sign a postnuptial agreement.
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Closing a business while the local service agent is not reachable 0
Hi,
We have a professional services license (2 partners) + 1 local service agent registered with DED, Dubai.
The partners wish to close the business because of unavoidable circumstances. We wish to proceed with all the necessary paperwork for cancellation.
Unfortunately, the local service agent is not available. We have been trying to connect to him multiple times but have not been able to reach him.
The due date for the renewal of the company is coming up and we want to proceed with all the paperwork for cancellation prior to that.
Kindly advise us about the options if the local service agent is unavailable.
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Returning to the UAE to run business after being convicted with a crime 0
Hi,
I want some information regarding my uncle. He was arrested in November 2015 and was in prison until 13 June 2016 when he was deported to Pakistan.
The reason for the arrest was that my uncle had his own business in Sharjah and he was involved in a case where his employee accused him of attacking him and other allegations. He was arrested and convicted.
He needs to reenter the country as he has his business in Sharjah but I believe he is blacklisted/banned. How can I find out if he is blacklisted/banned and how can it be removed to allow my uncle to reenter the country and take over his business?
Is there any way of helping to resolve this issue?
I know that if he enters on a visa, he could be arrested at the airport, and don’t want that to happen.
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