Status check
Review the contract, registration and available official project records.
04 · Expertise
Real Estate Disputes
Property contracts, project status and procedural deadlines translated into a practical recovery or defence strategy.
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What matters first
A Dubai property dispute should be assessed against the contract, registration status, payment history, notices and the competent forum. Off-plan developer claims, sale-and-purchase disputes and landlord–tenant matters follow different routes. Before seeking termination, refund, eviction or compensation, confirm the contractual trigger, statutory framework and evidential record.
Information on this website is general and is not legal advice. Legal options depend on the facts, documents and applicable forum.When we help
Typical situations
- Off-plan delay, cancellation and refund claims
- Sale and purchase agreement disputes
- Broker and commission disputes
- Landlord–tenant claims before the RDC
- Eviction, rent and payment disputes
- Property-related enforcement
What to prepare
Documents for the first assessment
- 01SPA, tenancy contract or brokerage agreement
- 02Oqood, title deed or Ejari
- 03Payment schedule and proof of payment
- 04Developer, landlord or tenant notices
- 05Project or handover correspondence
Process
From first assessment to action
Notice audit
Check notices already sent and contractual cure requirements.
Remedy map
Compare performance, termination, refund, damages and settlement.
Proceed
Prepare the required notice, claim, defence or negotiated terms.
FAQ
Questions clients ask
Does a delayed handover automatically entitle me to a refund?
Not automatically. The answer depends on the SPA, project status, length and cause of delay, notices, performance and available statutory remedies.
Can you help both landlords and tenants?
Yes, subject to a conflict check. The strategy and documents differ depending on the party and remedy sought.
Where are Dubai rental disputes filed?
Many Dubai landlord–tenant disputes fall within the Rental Disputes Center, but jurisdiction and exceptions should be checked for the specific property and agreement.
Private initial enquiry