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ARTICLE · 10 JUNE 2010

New Strata Legal Obligations for Developers

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A number of "Directions" have now been issued which provide greater clarity and certainty for developers and owners in terms of achieving compliance with the Jointly Owned Properties Law in Dubai.

United Arab EmiratesReal Estate and Construction
Brent Baldwin
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A number of "Directions" have now been issued which provide greater clarity and certainty for developers and owners in terms of achieving compliance with the Jointly Owned Properties Law in Dubai. Brent Baldwin provides further detail regarding the new Directions and analyses the implications of the new disclosure requirements for developers.

In brief:

  • Developers must comply with new guidelines that cover:
    • timeframes set for the registration of Jointly Owned Property Declarations for completed developments
    • restrictions on entering into Supply Agreements on behalf of Owners' Associations
    • provisions relating to the financial management of Owners' Associations
    • the extent to which costs can be on-charged by a developer

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