Developer Obligations

Developer obligations are the legal duties and responsibilities a property developer owes to buyers, including timely completion, quality standards, and regulatory compliance.

Obligation CategoryRequirement
Timely completionFinish by contract date
Quality standardsMeet specifications and approvals
Escrow complianceDeposit funds per law
Defects warrantyMinimum 1 year in Dubai
Common areasComplete and hand over
Dubai ProtectionsEnforcement
RERA oversightRegulatory authority monitoring
Escrow lawBuyer funds protected
Delay compensationPenalties for late completion
Completion certificateMust obtain before handover
Snagging rightsBuyer can require defect fixes

Related Terms

Developer WarrantyDelayCertificate of CompletionEscrow Account (DLD-Mandated)Trust Account (Escrow for Off-Plan)

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