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3 available 3 • View allCancellation of an off-plan property contract due to delivery delay

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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


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Refund of an off-plan property payments for delay in delivery 
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Q: Salam,
Hope you are very well.
I am writing this email to understand the current law for off-plan properties in Dubai.
I started an agreement with a developer in Dubai in 2016 4th quarter. The developer promised to deliver the project by June 2019. Currently, the project is only 23% completed.
When I saw the project is being delayed, my payments were delayed too I paid around 40% of the unit price. Now I received an email/letter from the developer on the final Legal Notice, or they would cancel my unit.
Does the developer have such rights even though its a big delay from there end?
If they cancel my unit, what % of my total paid money will I be refunded from them?
I would appreciate your detailed and kind response in this matter, please.
Thanks

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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



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1 available 1 • View allWhat is Force Majeure & How Does it Apply During COVID-19 in the UAE 0
An interview-format article covering the topic of force majeure in the UAE, in light of COVID-19. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW.
Feb 11, 2021
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Laws & Regulations
1 available 1 • View allExecutive 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.
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