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3 available 3 • View allRecovery of money from developer for delay in property handover
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Q: I have a property that was supposed to be handed over about three years ago and still isn't. On the SPA, there is no anticipated completion date.
What can I do about this?

Feb 24, 2019
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What to do with a developer who delayed property handover for ten years?
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Q: We invested in a property which is delayed by 10 years. Now the property is ready but the developer is not following the signed SPA and asking to sign a new contract.
A few investors won the case against the developer for a full refund but the developer transferred the project to his other company and is not giving the refund.
Please suggest what to do. According to the SPA, the developer has to give 1% delay compensation but he is denying and asking money from the investor.

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A project delivery is delayed for years. How to get refund?

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Q: Dear sir/madam,
Obtaining a refund from a developer.
I bought an off-plan apartment a long time ago and paid around 70% of the deposit. The apartment was supposed to be ready by 2009 but it is still not ready. Around 2019, the developer changed, and then we have been told that the project will be finished by 2020.
It seems that the project has not started yet or it is in the first stage of construction. I want to know how can I cancel my contract and get my money back?
I appreciate your help.
Thank you!


Feb 6, 2022
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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.
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