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3 available 3 • View allSeeking 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?
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Jan 23, 2019
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How can I termination an SPA and claim refund from the developer for handover delay?


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Q: Hi,
I purchased an off-plan apartment in Dubai in 2017 from one of the projects in Dubai.
I was told that the handover is going to be in Q2 of 2019, until now, the apartment has not been handed over. During the delay, the developer has never communicated pertaining to the delay.
I have already paid 50% of the total value plus the DLD fees. As per Dubai [----], the project progress stands at 67%. Now, I need guidance and advice from a legal point of view.
What are my chances to recover my money from the developer?
If I go through a lawyer, is it possible to recover all the money I have paid?
Is there anything I can do to recover my money?
Thank you



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What are my options if the developer is delaying the handover of property?
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Q: I purchased a property from a developer and paid approx. 16% towards the purchase price.
To initiate the evaluation process, the bank demanded OUQUD from the developer and this cannot be produced because the subjected unit is already mortgaged with the bank.
This information was not revealed by the developer to me and SPA was issued in my name.
Now, they are delaying the handover of the unit because the unit has not been released from the bank.
What legal options are available to me and where should I file a complaint against the developer?

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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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