Q: I put a deposit down on two "off-plan" properties. I paid a deposit on both and… A: Despite having knowledge of your age, the developer permitted you to pay…

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Refund of a deposit paid by the underage buyer of real estate property

I put a deposit down on two "off-plan" properties. I paid a deposit on both and received a reservation document signed and stamped by the developer.

However, at the time of the deposit, I was under the age of 21 which is the minimum age to purchase property in Dubai. Lastly once the deposit was made I never received an SPA or NOC. Have now been sent a notice by Dubai Land Department on the request of the developers for Property Termination procedure. The request was canceled.

I am now trying to figure out how to get my deposit back as I believe since I was underage and no formal contract was presented or signed, the agreement is void.

Iqra Salim

Dr. Hassan Al Marzooqi Advocates & Legal Consultants

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31 Jul 2017, 11:46

Dear,

Despite having knowledge of your age, the developer permitted you to pay and acquire property. Therefore, you have right to get full refund from the developer.

Further, to advise you more appropriately, we need to review all the documents, receipt etc.

Regards

31 Jul 2017, 11:48

I was born on July 8, 1994, and documents signed on January 2nd, 2015. Which makes me under 21 but I have read that for Dubai law they use a different format to determine age?

31 Jul 2017, 12:00

You need to provide us all the documents for review. Or else, you may contact us 00971 50 9958 770 for 10 mins free consultation over the phone before providing us the said documents in order to receive more appropriate advice.

31 Jul 2017, 12:01

Great, thank you. I will contact you via phone tomorrow.

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