Enforcement Powers Of Owners’ Associations

In this article we briefly outline the enforcement powers of Owners' Associations described in Law No. 27 of 2007 on Ownership of Jointly Owned Properties in the Emirate of Dubai (the "Strata Law"), the Direction for General Regulation Concerning Jointly Owned Properties (the "General Regulation") and the Direction for Association Constitution ("Association Constitution").

What is the legal capacity of an Owners' Association?
An Owners' Association (being an association constituted in accordance with Article 17 of the Strata Law) is a legal entity not for profit and has a separate legal existence from its members. It also has the right to sue in this capacity and to own movable assets.