Q: I have rented a flat in Dubai through a private real estate company since 2016. I have Ejari Tenancy Contract Registration Certificate which mentions that the flat size is around 800 square feet, but in fact, it is around 400 square feet. Can I have the right to take any action against the real estate company?

Q: Dear Sir, For my apartment, I had paid for 943 Sqf and at the time of delivery, the developer is giving me space which is 6.16% less. As per the DLD law, the developer has to compensate me but the developer is compensating for only 1.16% and stating that according to Law, the calculation in the decreased area will be based on the area above the 5% only. Resolution of the Executive Council No. (6) of 2010 Approving the Regulation of Law No. (13) of 2008 Concerning Regulating the Initial Real Estate Register in the Emirate of Dubai - Article 13 – paragraphs 3 and 4 states that: “3- The developer shall compensate the purchaser for any change if the net area decreased to more than (5%) of the unit net area. 4- The compensation due to the purchaser will be calculated, if the decrease in the net area exceeding the percentage stipulated in paragraph (3) hereof, on the basis of the value of the real estate unit..." Need your advice. Will the developer compensate for 6.16% or only 1.16%?

س: سلام عليكم، أنا اشتريت ٣ وحدات عقارية من شركة كبيرة بدبي وكان العقد بتاريخ ١١/٢٠١٥ وتاريخ التسليم ١١/٢٠١٧ ولم يتم اكتمال المشروع إلا في ٥/٢٠١٩ وحدثت خسائر مادية بسبب تغيير أسعار العقارات بالإمارات والأقساط المدفوعة للشركة مقابل الوحدات مما تسبب في خسائر مالية. سعر الوحدة بتاريخ ٢٠١٥ كان ١٥٥٠٠٠٠ درهم وحاليًا بسعر ٩٠٠٠٠٠ درهم مع العلم أن المساحة الكلية للعقار أقل من المساحة بالعقد بمقدار ١٥ متر بعد الكشف على مساحة الوحدات من قبل خبير عقاري. هل يمكن إعادة مبلغ الوحدات وفسخ العقد؟ وكم نسبة التعويض في هذه الحالة؟ شكرًا لكم!

The provisions of this Law apply to real property leased out in the Emirate of Dubai, including vacant and agricultural lands, but excluding hotel establishments and real property provided by natural or legal persons as accommodation to their employees at no charge.

Provisions of this Law supersede articles (2), (3), (4), (9), (13), (14), (15), (25), (26), (29), and (36) of Law No. (26) of 2007 Regulating the Relationship between Landlords and Tenants in the Emirate of Dubai. 

This Decree establishes a specialised judicial system to hear rent disputes and develops the procedure for determination of such disputes through an expeditious and simple process for the purpose of realising social and economic stability for all persons involved with the real property rental and other related sectors.