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6 available 6 • View allChecking for the status of a canceled project to get the money paid in escrow account
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Q: Hi,
We invested in a project which has been canceled for the last four years.
Until now, we have not heard anything from the Dubai Courts although we registered our details with them. All the monies paid were into an escrow account.
How can we chase this up further?

Aug 27, 2020
702
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
3135
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
14772
How to recover money when the project is canceled by DLD?
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Q: We purchased 2 flats in Feb 2008 from a developer in Jumeirah village circle in Jouri 1. We paid AED 456,000 and AED 467,000 till Dec 2009 but no construction was done. We were shifted to Jouri 5 and paid 227,000 and 225,000 till 2012.
Still no progress so we were shifted to Cadi 5 and paid 1,68,000 and 237,00 till August 2016. No work since then. Amount paid for both is 854,000 and 933,000; total 1,787,000 AED.
Recently, we checked the DLD website and found that Cadi 5 was on the list of canceled projects and our names were missing in the 2 units. So we require help in 2 issues.
First, to have our names included as owners of the flats. We have all agreements, account statements, and receipts.
Second, to help us recover the money. We are in India and visiting Dubai from 26 Oct to 2 Nov 2019.

Oct 20, 2019
739
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
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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
153
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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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?
Can someone guide me, please?
Apr 19, 2021
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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?
Apr 19, 2021
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Opening a trustee with wife and signing a postnuptial agreement 0
I would like to open a trustee with my wife and sign a postnuptial agreement.
Apr 19, 2021
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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.
Apr 19, 2021
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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.
Thank you!
Apr 5, 2021
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