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4 available 4 • View allHow to get the deposit returned from a canceled project?
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Q: How do I have my deposit returned from a canceled project?
The deposit was paid in October 2008.

Apr 5, 2021
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Checking 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
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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 to get the property handed over after long delay and bankruptcy of the developer?


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Q: The developer failed to deliver the unit as per the SPA and is currently in bankruptcy proceedings.
The completion is delayed for many years but the unit should be handed over shortly by the Trustee.
Could you please guide us on a strategy for the investors to get compensation for the delay?
We appreciate your assistance.



Mar 25, 2023
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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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Can I hold the delivery of goods to a buyer outside the UAE if he defaulted on payment? 0
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The goods are stuck at the port as they need original documents, which I am holding to recover the outstanding balance.
They later made a partial payment but now threaten to cash the PBG (UAE bank) I provided if don't release the document.
The contract mandates DIAC arbitration but lacks a governing law clause. I need advice on:
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Does unpaid leave include weekends if they fall within the leave period? 0
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I purchased a rented apartment in Abu Dhabi. Can I evict the tenant immediately if there is no Tawtheeq contact? 0
I recently purchased a rented apartment in Abu Dhabi and agreed to honor the existing lease. After the transfer, I discovered that the lease is not a Tawtheeq contract, meaning it is not officially registered.
Since I am not receiving rent (as it was a non-refundable arrangement with the seller), I prefer not to issue a new Tawtheeq. I also want to avoid a formal notice to vacate to prevent disputes, as I plan to move in.
However, I have already informed the tenant that I will not be renewing the lease. I need legal advice on the implications of proceeding without a Tawtheeq contract.
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We have been scammed by an individual who did not provide the stated service. They took a lot of money and important documents. I have audio recordings of him talking about these things.
We had a bad lawyer in Iraq who stole property by forging documents. This man said he had many connections to help us. While it was true that he had connections, he didn’t actually help us.
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How to recover my money after my 2008 property purchase was canceled? 0
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I purchased a property in 2008 and have now discovered that it has been canceled. I have all the documents and payment records.
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Can I apply for a residence visa after availing the amnesty program? 0
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In case the person avails the amnesty facility and does not want to return to his home country, but wishes to stay in the UAE, can he apply for a residence visa?
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How can I recover my money with a hold on my account due to a remitting bank request? 0
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Today, I received a notice of account closure from my bank. When I inquired about the amount on hold, I was informed that only the available balance will be issued via a manager's check.
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Can we claim and sell a liquidated customer’s goods to recover debts through Dubai Courts? 0
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