RERA RERA Regulations and Dubai Real Estate Law

Question 1

What is RERA and what is its role in the Dubai real estate market?

Accepted Answer

The Real Estate Regulatory Agency, the regulatory arm of the Dubai Land Department responsible for regulating and licensing the real estate sector

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A private real estate company

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A real estate marketing platform

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An international real estate organization

Question 2

What Law No. governs real estate brokerage in Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Law No. 85 of 2006 on Regulating the Real Estate Brokerage Office in Dubai

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Law No. 1 of 2000

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Law No. 10 of 2010

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No specific law governs brokerage

Question 3

What is the maximum brokerage commission permitted by RERA for property sales?

Accepted Answer

2% of the sale price, shared between buyer's and seller's brokers

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5% of property value

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10% of property value

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No maximum is set

Question 4

What is the Ejari system and why is it mandatory in Dubai?

Accepted Answer

A mandatory registration system for all rental contracts in Dubai that provides legal protection for both landlord and tenant

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A voluntary tenant registration system

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A property valuation tool

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A maintenance request system

Question 5

What is the role of the Rental Disputes Settlement Centre (RDSC) in Dubai?

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It adjudicates disputes between landlords and tenants, including rent increases, evictions, and contract violations

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It manages property sales

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It sets property prices

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It issues building permits

Question 6

What is the Dubai Land Department's role in property transactions?

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It registers property ownership, manages title deeds, oversees real estate transactions, and maintains the official property registry

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It only collects taxes

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It builds properties

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It only manages government-owned land