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5 available 5 • View allClaiming deposit from a real estate agent due to mistrust


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Q: Hi,
We are quite new in this country; only a few months. We thought that it is a good opportunity to buy a property without seeking legal advice. Unfortunately, we have attempted to buy a property, but we have ended up having more problems.
Currently, we have a dispute with the seller since we have asked our deposit back as the bank valuation came a lot less than the mutually agreed property value.
We have also experienced some other issues that have broken our trust in the real estate agent so we simply want to call off and cancel our contract.
In the contract, there is a section which sets a condition that if the valuation comes lower than a certain amount, this contract shall be cancelled and the deposit should be returned to us, but unfortunately, the amount is missing there.
I was wondering if I still have a valid case to ask my deposit while there isn't a defined amount, but the condition itself is there?



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Q: Hello!
I bought an apartment in Dubai 1 month ago from a developer and the owner is [------].
A few days ago, the agent called me to say that there are some problems with the building named studio 101 and if I want to cancel my booking to come to the office.
I went to the office and I signed the cancellation form. After a day, I found out that they closed the office so I went to DLD to file a complaint. I did and now nobody knows what happen or where my money is.
I paid AED 120000 down payment and I was about to start paying monthly according to the payment plan.
I want to mention that when I paid the down payment they gave me a receipt but never told me if the money went to the escrow account where they were supposed to go.
Can someone help me, please? How do I get my money back?

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Refund of a deposit paid by the buyer of a real estate property
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Q: Hi,
I had signed an MOU to buy an apartment. I had the following clause in the MOU:
"This sale purchase contract is subject to the final approval from the Buyers Banks"
My mortgage has been rejected by one bank. While I was processing my mortgage with another bank the MOU expired and the seller is not willing to extend the MOU. Can I claim my deposit check back from the agent?
Thanks,
Dinesh

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Q: Hello,
Can I have legal clarification on whether estate agents in Dubai are allowed to charge a non-refundable commission fee upfront before the sale of a property?
Thanks in advance!

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Scammed by a real estate agent: Flat occupied. How to file a complaint?



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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
I was cheated by a real estate agent in Abu Dhabi. I paid him 12,500 AED in advance to book a 1BKH. After the payment, the agent asked me to come back after 2 days for the Tawtheeq process, but he kept postponing.
As a result, I went to the flat, and to my surprise, someone was already living there. After that, when I tried to contact the agent, he did not respond.
Can you please advise me on whom to contact and what the procedure is for filing a complaint?




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Laws & Regulations
3 available 3 • View allBylaw No. (85) of 2006 Regulating the Real Estate Brokers Register in the Emirate of Dubai 4
This Bylaw regulates the Real Estate Brokers Register in the Emirate of Dubai. No person may engage in real estate brokerage activities in Dubai unless he is licensed by the competent entities and entered in the register, which is maintained by Dubai Land Department.
May 30, 2006
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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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Federal Law No. (5) of 1985 On the Civil Transactions Law of the United Arab Emirates 96
The provisions of this law, promulgating UAE Civil Code, govern the civil transactions in the United Arab Emirates. The commercial transactions remain subject to the laws and regulations applicable in their regard.
Dec 15, 1985
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