{"id":8288,"date":"2023-01-24T09:21:23","date_gmt":"2023-01-24T09:21:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/?p=8288"},"modified":"2024-07-19T06:47:46","modified_gmt":"2024-07-19T06:47:46","slug":"property-handover-delays-in-dubai-lawart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/property-handover-delays-in-dubai-lawart","title":{"rendered":"Understand Delayed Property Handover in Dubai"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nowadays, several investors or purchasers are facing property handover delays in Dubai. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-land-department-govart\">Dubai Land Department<\/a> is currently handling several similar cases. However, it all depends upon the conditions and clauses mentioned in the contract.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In case, a condition in the contract removes that liability for any uncertain situation, the investor cannot terminate the developer or claim any compensation. But if the property handover delays in Dubai beyond a reasonable time cited in the contract, an investor can claim repayment. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are also facing a similar issue following the steps to tackle the property handover delays in Dubai.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_40 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" area-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-6a03ba1ca1af5\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 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Action For Property Handover Delay in Dubai\">Legal Action For Property Handover Delay in Dubai<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/property-handover-delays-in-dubai-lawart\/#Presence_of_a_Compensation_Clause\" title=\"Presence of a Compensation Clause\">Presence of a Compensation Clause<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/property-handover-delays-in-dubai-lawart\/#Have_Made_The_Initial_Payments\" title=\"Have Made The Initial Payments\">Have Made The Initial Payments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/property-handover-delays-in-dubai-lawart\/#Visit_The_Project_Site\" title=\"Visit The Project Site\">Visit The Project Site<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/property-handover-delays-in-dubai-lawart\/#Check_For_RERA\" title=\"Check For RERA\">Check For RERA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/property-handover-delays-in-dubai-lawart\/#Negotiation_with_The_Developer\" title=\"Negotiation with The Developer\">Negotiation with The Developer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/property-handover-delays-in-dubai-lawart\/#Case_Filing_Against_The_Developer\" title=\"Case Filing Against The Developer\">Case Filing Against The Developer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/property-handover-delays-in-dubai-lawart\/#Steps_To_Avoid_Property_Handover_Delays_in_Dubai\" title=\"Steps To Avoid Property Handover Delays in Dubai\">Steps To Avoid Property Handover Delays in Dubai<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/property-handover-delays-in-dubai-lawart\/#Research_About_the_Developer\" title=\"Research About the Developer\">Research About the Developer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/property-handover-delays-in-dubai-lawart\/#Register_Governments_Project\" title=\"Register Government\u2019s Project\u00a0\">Register Government\u2019s Project\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/property-handover-delays-in-dubai-lawart\/#Make_Payments_via_Escrow\" title=\"Make Payments via Escrow\">Make Payments via Escrow<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/property-handover-delays-in-dubai-lawart\/#Confirm_Developers_Permits\" title=\"Confirm Developer\u2019s Permits\">Confirm Developer\u2019s Permits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/property-handover-delays-in-dubai-lawart\/#Take_Time_with_the_Contract\" title=\"Take Time with the Contract\">Take Time with the Contract<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/property-handover-delays-in-dubai-lawart\/#Legal_Options_For_Property_Handover_Delays_in_Dubai\" title=\"Legal Options For Property Handover Delays in Dubai\">Legal Options For Property Handover Delays in Dubai<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/property-handover-delays-in-dubai-lawart\/#Termination_of_The_Agreement\" title=\"Termination of The Agreement\">Termination of The Agreement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/property-handover-delays-in-dubai-lawart\/#Claiming_Compensation_For_Such_Delays\" title=\"Claiming Compensation For Such Delays\u00a0\">Claiming Compensation For Such Delays\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/property-handover-delays-in-dubai-lawart\/#Reasonable_Delay\" title=\"Reasonable Delay\">Reasonable Delay<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/property-handover-delays-in-dubai-lawart\/#Frequently_Asked_Question_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/property-handover-delays-in-dubai-lawart\/#Can_I_claim_compensation_for_a_delayed_handover\" title=\"Can I claim compensation for a delayed handover?\">Can I claim compensation for a delayed handover?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/property-handover-delays-in-dubai-lawart\/#Name_the_department_that_deals_with_property_issues_in_Dubai\" title=\"Name the department that deals with property issues in Dubai.\">Name the department that deals with property issues in Dubai.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/property-handover-delays-in-dubai-lawart\/#How_do_Dubai_authorities_charge_penalties_for_delayed_property_handover\" title=\"How do Dubai authorities charge penalties for delayed property handover? \">How do Dubai authorities charge penalties for delayed property handover? <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/property-handover-delays-in-dubai-lawart\/#Can_I_take_legal_action_against_a_builder_for_poor_workmanship\" title=\"Can I take legal action against a builder for poor workmanship?\">Can I take legal action against a builder for poor workmanship?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legal_Action_For_Property_Handover_Delay_in_Dubai\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legal Action For Property Handover Delay in Dubai<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8290\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8290\" style=\"width: 1440px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8290 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Legal-Action-For-Property-Handover-Delay-in-Dubai-UAE.jpg\" alt=\"Legal Action For Property Handover Delay in Dubai, UAE\" width=\"1440\" height=\"625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Legal-Action-For-Property-Handover-Delay-in-Dubai-UAE.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Legal-Action-For-Property-Handover-Delay-in-Dubai-UAE-300x130.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Legal-Action-For-Property-Handover-Delay-in-Dubai-UAE-1024x444.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Legal-Action-For-Property-Handover-Delay-in-Dubai-UAE-768x333.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8290\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credits : Bayut<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must take the following actions to handle property handover delays in Dubai.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Presence_of_a_Compensation_Clause\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Presence of a Compensation Clause<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The contract between you and the developer should include a compensation clause. The contract will be considered as the legal representation of the agreement. If anything happens, the court will consider the contract.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Have_Made_The_Initial_Payments\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have Made The Initial Payments<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The property handover must be done after the completion of the payment process as per the agreement. However, if you can&#8217;t complete payments due to any circumstance, the developer has the authority to hold the property handover. Therefore, making complete payments will remove you from any blame from the developer&#8217;s end.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visit_The_Project_Site\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit The Project Site<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before investing, you must visit the project site and inspect the progress by yourself regularly (even after investing). This will help you get a better idea about the project handover. And, if you feel that there will be a delayed property handover in Dubai, you can contact the developer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_For_RERA\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check For RERA<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/rera-dubai-misart\">RERA Dubai<\/a> to cancel the projects which fall under the government&#8217;s planning map. Thus, you must check about the land before investing. For this issue, the liquidation committee transfers the compensation to the Dubai Real Estate Courts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Negotiation_with_The_Developer\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Negotiation with The Developer<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8292\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8292\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8292 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Negotiation-with-The-Developer.jpg\" alt=\"Negotiation with Developer For Property Handover in Dubai\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Negotiation-with-The-Developer.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Negotiation-with-The-Developer-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Negotiation-with-The-Developer-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8292\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credits : lo-Victoria<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the project is not annulled, the best step is to haggle with your developer and come to a common solution favourable to both. Another legal action for property handover delay in UAE is to check the contract or SPA (Sale and Purchase Agreement). In the contract, you will see a clause stating the next step if the property handover is delayed. This clause will benefit you in negotiations and legally guide you as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_Filing_Against_The_Developer\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Case Filing Against The Developer<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If something else doesn\u2019t work better for you, you can file a case against the developer in the Dubai Law Courts. Make sure to hire a proper lawyer to represent you in court.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_To_Avoid_Property_Handover_Delays_in_Dubai\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steps To Avoid Property Handover Delays in Dubai<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8293\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8293\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8293 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Steps-To-Avoid-Property-Handover-Delays-in-Dubai.jpg\" alt=\"Steps To Avoid Property Handover Delays in Dubai\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Steps-To-Avoid-Property-Handover-Delays-in-Dubai.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Steps-To-Avoid-Property-Handover-Delays-in-Dubai-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Steps-To-Avoid-Property-Handover-Delays-in-Dubai-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8293\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credits : Dubizzle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can take the following steps to avoid any property handover delays in Dubai:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Research_About_the_Developer\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research About the Developer<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is crucial for you to know who you are getting into a contract with within the real estate industry. You can learn more about their work and &#8216;reputation regarding the development and handover of the property.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Register_Governments_Project\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Register Government\u2019s Project\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure that you and the developer is registered with RERA. It will work as evidence in a case with the Dubai Land Department.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_Payments_via_Escrow\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make Payments via Escrow<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All the registered developers with the Dubai government-owned an escrow account which is further registered with Dubai Lands Department. Therefore, all the payments should go through this account to sell off units.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Confirm_Developers_Permits\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confirm Developer\u2019s Permits<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure your developer has access to and authority to work in Dubai. If not, you might lose a huge amount of money, and the project will become life-threatening.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_Time_with_the_Contract\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take Time with the Contract<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before signing any contract with the developer, it is crucial to read every clause and condition carefully. You have to ensure that the agreement protects you from any losses.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Further, with the assistance of a good lawyer, you will be able to get your property handover delays in Dubai within a short period. Also, ensure that you do not make any false or dishonest clauses while entering a contract with the developer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legal_Options_For_Property_Handover_Delays_in_Dubai\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legal Options For Property Handover Delays in Dubai<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can check out the steps you can take to deal with the delayed property handover in Dubai.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Termination_of_The_Agreement\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Termination of The Agreement<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can terminate the contract if there is a delay in handing over the property even after the time cited in the contract. However, it is important to look into the term and conditions of the contract.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Claiming_Compensation_For_Such_Delays\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Claiming Compensation For Such Delays\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a purchaser, you can claim some compensation for a delayed property handover as written in the contract. However, the investor has to prove that the delay has caused him a loss. The person can claim compensation for interest, deposit, agent fees, any extra amount, or any other amount as per UAE laws.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reasonable_Delay\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reasonable Delay<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The court can decide on the investor&#8217;s side if the property handover is delayed for more than two years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, you know what steps and legal actions to take if there are any property handover delays in Dubai.\u00a0 You can ask for compensation, terminate the agreement, and file a case. 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If not, you can claim settlement for the interest, deposit, or any additional amount paid by you.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Name_the_department_that_deals_with_property_issues_in_Dubai\"><\/span>Name the department that deals with property issues in Dubai.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDubai Land Department deals with property issues.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_Dubai_authorities_charge_penalties_for_delayed_property_handover\"><\/span>How do Dubai authorities charge penalties for delayed property handover? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tYes, Dubai authorities can charge penalties for delayed property handover in Dubai. Moreover, it doesn't matter whether the completion date is documented or not in the contract. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_take_legal_action_against_a_builder_for_poor_workmanship\"><\/span>Can I take legal action against a builder for poor workmanship?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t4. 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