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4 available 4 • View allRefund case against the developer for project over-delay
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Q: We are based in England, and we have invested in one of the projects called Lawns III at Jumeirah Village, Dubai in April 2009.
We paid about AED 448335 to a company called DEC LLC, P.O. Box 333876, and came to know that the project did not even start.
Now, we are chasing to get the refund with no answer from them and would like to know our right to get the refund in full with no delay.
Could you also provide me with legal help in order to submit my case?

Jan 10, 2018
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Recovering payments made for a property due to project delay
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Q: I bought an off-plan property in Abu Dhabi. The developer is now (I believe) in breach of contract due to delays.
I have paid 3/4 of the property cash, however, I don't have visibility or confidence on when the apartment will be ready.
What are my chances to get my investment back? How long would it take? Is there any alternative solution?

May 14, 2018
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Refund for delay in possession of apartment and compensation

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Q: I bought an off-plan apartment in a tower in Dubai. 10+ years later, it still has not been finished and I have paid in full. Yet, they keep coming back to me and making changes and asking for more money.
The latest is about the size of my apartment. They are saying that it's bigger than what I agreed to and want me to pay more for the extra space.
In addition, they are asking for some electrical money, yet the apartment has not been finished. I feel they are asking for money that is not due. They send threatening emails for payment with no explanation.
As I have no knowledge about Dubai law and do not live in Dubai, I feel they would act differently if they had to speak to a knowledgeable person.


Oct 25, 2018
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هل يجوز للمطور الإخطار بإنهاء العقار بعد رفع المشتري دعوى قضائية بسبب التأخير؟
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س: السلام عليكم،
اشتريت وحدات عقارية وقد تأخر المطور عن الميعاد المتفق عليه للتسليم وحتى بعد المهلة المتفق عليها للتسليم. سجَّلت دعوى نزاع عقاري ونُدِب خبير وأودع الخبير تقريره وبناءً عليه سجلت دعوى نزاع عقاري بالمطالبة باسترجاع المبالغ المسددة للوحدات المشتراة لإخلال المطور بالتسليم في الموعد.
في أثناء نظر الدعوى، أرسل المطور بريدًا إلكترونيًا لي بجاهزية العقار للتسليم.
السؤال هنا: هل يجوز قانونًا للمطوِّر إخطاري باستلام الوحدات بعدما سجَّلت دعوى قضائية قبل تاريخ إخطاره لي بجاهزية العقار؟

Feb 5, 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.
Feb 14, 2010
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