Q: I have purchased a property that was due by the end of 2018. A few days ago I have received a notification that the property is ready for handover, however, during the "snagging" I could see that the building will take at least few more months to reach completion! Mashrooi states 92% completion only. I asked the developer for compensation for the delay - according to the contract, it should be 1% per quarter which should be 11-12% by now (3 years), however, he is saying he will do a maximum of 7%. In addition, the drawing of the unit in my contract differs from the actual studio. The outline is different and the size of the unit is 35 sq. m. vs. 50 sq. m as shown on the drawing. The developer points to another page where the 50 sq. m is stated as a gross area rather than a net area. However, if placed directly under the drawing of the studio, shouldn't this refer to the net area? With the difference in size as well as the 3 year+ delay, do I have a chance to ask for a refund of my 50% investment?

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 booked an apartment in a building under construction. I paid as per the plan but the developer couldn't complete it in time for about 2 years and it remained under cancellation as per the DLD site. Then they restarted construction and now they have completed 70% of the project and up till now more than 3 years late. Now, they threaten to give them the remaining payment and we want to cancel the next payment due at the time of handover as per the agreement. Please advise what should I do and what is my legal position

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.

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