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5 available 5 • View allRefund case against the developer for project over-delay
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Q: We are based in England, and we have invested in one of the projects called Lawns III at Jumeirah Village, Dubai in April 2009.
We paid about AED 448335 to a company called DEC LLC, P.O. Box 333876, and came to know that the project did not even start.
Now, we are chasing to get the refund with no answer from them and would like to know our right to get the refund in full with no delay.
Could you also provide me with legal help in order to submit my case?

Jan 10, 2018
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Delaying handover of an off-plan unit and seeking compensation




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Q: I would like to seek your understanding of this clause in my SPA.
I have an off-plan unit and the last completion date (when signed) was 29 Feb 2019. However, they informed that the new completion date will be April 2020. In March 2020, they informed me the handover is delayed till Nov 2020.
''The vendor shall prior to the Estimated completion date notify the purchaser of the designated completion date of the unit. (The 'completion date') The vendor may, at its sole discretion, and on notice to the purchaser given not less than 1 month before the completion date, extend the completion date to such other date as advised by the vendor from time to time provided that the total period of such extensions of the completion date shall not exceed 12 months from the first designated completion date, except in the case of force majeure.''
Please elaborate on this and advise if I am eligible for compensation after handover?
Or even to get my 60% payment back from them.
Thank you!





Apr 16, 2020
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Suing the developer for breaching the terms of SPA
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Q: In June 2008, I bought an office in DSO, for AED 847.339. The completion date was December 2010. For 8 years, the developer dragged the construction for unknown reasons.
I, therefore, did try through RERA and the Notary Public, to get my money back for breach of contract but the developer refused to answer my request.
Today, 8 years later, the office is ready for the final handover. In between, I lost 8 years of rent (AED 360.000) and the opportunity to sell that office when the market was still high.
Last but not the least, the developer just informed me verbally that the office that was freehold is now leasehold despite what is stipulated in the signed SPA.
Today, I would like to know what are my legal options to get my money back or at least get some compensation.

Aug 7, 2018
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How can you terminate a property SPA and get refund for delay in handover


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Q: I have purchased Residential Villa, in a project in Dubai; the value is AED 7,100,000. The project started in 2013 and was supposed to be completed in 2 years time.
The project today is showing 38% completion on the DLD website. I have paid 35% a long time back, also I have paid the registration 4% fee, and I have Title Deed.
In my opinion, the project is unlikely to be completed in the near future, although the DLD website says Dec 2021 completion.
I am looking for a lawyer who will get me a refund for the money paid, and also if possible refund of Stamp Duty and also compensation/interest.
I will pay the lawyer only after I get my money back.



Mar 21, 2021
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Claiming refund from the cancelled real estate projects committee
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Q: I have a 2 BED room apartment and the project is on hold for a very long time.
According to the Dubai land department, the project is going to be canceled and my money is stuck in this.
How can I get the money back?

Oct 24, 2019
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Laws & Regulations
3 available 3 • View allLaw No. (13) of 2008 Regulating the Interim Property Register in the Emirate of Dubai 1
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.
Aug 14, 2008
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Law No. (9) of 2009 Amending Law No. (13) of 2008 Regulating the Interim Property Register in the Emirate of Dubai 2
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.
Apr 12, 2009
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Executive Council Resolution No. (6) of 2010 Approving the Implementing Bylaw of Law No. (13) of 2008 Regulating the Interim Property Register in the Emirate of Dubai 3
This Resolution approves the Implementing Bylaw of Law No. (13) of 2008 Regulating the Interim Property Register in the Emirate of Dubai.
Feb 14, 2010
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- 30% paid in installments (on time, no delay in payment).
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