Q: Seeking cancellation for the delaying property delivery, as developers are not being reasonable. I purchased an off-plan property in Dubai which was due for handover in June 2018 but still incomplete as of May 2020 (approx. 58%). 80% has been paid from a purchase price of 1.97 million, plus 4% DLD fees. After pleading with developers for assistance, I recently got offered 2 x 999,999 AED, properties from the Developer (not ready till first quarter 2021 apparently), plus DLD fees as they would be classed as new sales. I wish to cancel the purchase. Do I get additional rights for a 2-year delay and being under 60% completion? Can I use force majeure (I'm on 75% wage reduction till September due to COVID-19)? Has a law come into play to have additional compensation whilst renting during the delay? (I was advised on June 2019 by the SLC that there were discussions at DLD but nothing official). Can you claim the 4% DLD fees back? Thanks in advance

Q: I purchased an off-plan property studio in Mar' 2018 from a well-reputed builder in Dubai. The anticipated handover date was March' 2020. In Aug 2019, I received notice that there is a fire incident at the site. Same month Aug' 2019 I have cross-checked the project status on the Dubai Land Department website which shows only 23% of work has been completed. It was clearly understood that the project was running late & they were never in a position to complete on-time March' 2020 even if the fire incident would not have happened. In the month of handover Mar' 2020, we have received that due to force majeure the handover is delayed & the remaining monthly instalments are paused & will be taken on completion, paid 50% till now. As I understand from my contract, delivery can be pushed by up to 12 months, however, there is no mention of actual delay that can be taken on a note of force majeure. What are my options with the developer? My preference would be to terminate the contract and get my money back.

Q: I bought an off-plan property In Abu Dhabi and have paid some percentage as part of the flexible payment program for the down payment. However, no sale and purchase agreement has been provided to be signed by both parties. Construction did not commence and recently, the entire project has been moved to another developer. I have been contacted by the new developer and was told the project construction start date is indefinite. Based on this, can I get a refund as I only have the reservation agreement and no contract has been signed, plus the project has not started which will definitely not be completed in time (even with a six months delay allowance)?

Q: Dear I have paid 100% of my property payments and it was confirmed by the developer that they will hand over the apartment in the month of April 2021 but still, they haven't handed the apartment over. When I called them today, they told me it will take another one more month but they are not giving a tentative date. Now we are paying the mortgage loan and monthly rental payment. I am now getting struggle for paying both the loan and monthly rental. Can I claim compensation if the developer delay further?

Q: I purchased a property that was to be delivered on 15th June 2020 as per the SPA. It was also stipulated in the SPA that the developer can delay the handover by up to 12 months (15th June 2021). The developer has informed me that they will hand over the property on 15th September 2021; meaning they are in violation of the SPA. I asked for compensation for the 3 months but they have refused. How can I proceed with it now? Do I need to file a civil suit?

Q: I have invested some money in a project 1.5 years ago but the project did not start yet. The person who is the CEO of the project promised me via email to pay my investment back by 15 Jun 2021 but has not fulfilled his written commitment. What choices do I have now? I have the signed MOU and advice for funds transfer to his designated account.

Q: I purchased a property in 2014 and the developer has not handed over it yet. What can we do?

عرف قانون المعاملات المدنية الإمارات في المادة 872 منه عقد المقاولة بأنه العقد الذي يتعهد فيه أحد طرفيه بأن يصنع شيئاً أو يؤدي عملاً لقاء بدل يتعهد به الطرف الآخر. وينقضي عقد المقاولة إما بانقضاء العمل المتفق عليه أو بالفسخ، وفي الحالة الأخيرة، يتم التعويض على الطرف المتضرر من الفسخ كما هم معمول به قانوناً وعرفاً.

This Resolution approves the Implementing Bylaw of Law No. (13) of 2008 Regulating the Interim Property Register in the Emirate of Dubai.

This Law establishes interim property register in which sale contracts, off-plan sales, and other off-plan legal dispositions of real property are registered prior to inclusion in the property register maintained by Dubai Land Department.

The provisions of this Law supersede articles (2) and (11) of Law No. (13) of 2008 Regulating the Interim Property Register in the Emirate of Dubai.