What is Garantía?
Garantía del desarrollador, contratista o vendedor sobre la condición, calidad o desempeño de una propiedad o sus componentes por un período específico tras la entrega.
Description
A warranty is a guarantee that a property or its components will perform as promised for a specified period. If defects appear during the warranty period, the warrantor must repair or replace them at no cost to the owner.
Defect liability period: Typically 12 months from handover for general defects
Structural warranty: 10 years for structural defects (decennial liability under UAE Civil Code)
MEP systems (plumbing, electrical, AC): varies, typically 2-5 years
Buyers and sellers in Dubai real estate transactions commonly reference this concept during negotiations and investment analysis.
Buyers and sellers in Dubai real estate transactions commonly reference this concept during negotiations and investment analysis.
How to interpret
Warranties provide critical protection for newly purchased properties, but they only work if you actively use them. Conduct a thorough move-in inspection immediately after handover, document all defects with timestamped photos and written notifications to the developer, and follow up consistently within the warranty period. Developers are far more responsive to warranty claims submitted promptly and in writing than to verbal complaints months after the fact.
The 10-year structural warranty (decennial liability) is a powerful protection, but claims require evidence that the defect stems from design or construction negligence rather than ordinary wear and use. Engaging an independent structural engineer to document serious defects strengthens any claim notably.
Contexto del mercado de Dubái
The 10-year structural warranty (decennial liability) is enshrined in UAE Federal Law No. 5 of 1985, Articles 880-883. This protects buyers against structural defects caused by design or construction negligence. During the shorter defect liability period (typically 12 months), investors should document and report all issues promptly, as developers may argue defects reported after this period are from wear and tear rather than construction.
Frequently asked questions
A guarantee provided by a developer, contractor, or seller regarding the condition, standard, or performance of a property or its components for a specified period.
A warranty is a guarantee that a property or its components will perform as promised for a specified period. If defects appear during the warranty period, the warrantor must repair or replace them at no cost to the owner.
Warranties provide critical protection for newly purchased properties, but they only work if you actively use them. Conduct a thorough move-in inspection immediately after handover, document all defects with timestamped photos and written notifications to the developer, and follow up consistently within the warranty period.
The 10-year structural warranty (decennial liability) is enshrined in UAE Federal Law No. 5 of 1985, Articles 880-883.
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If defects appear during the warranty period, the warrantor must repair or replace them at no cost to the owner. Defect liability period: Typically 12 months from handover for general defects Structural warranty: 10 years for structural defects (decennial liability under UAE Civil Code) MEP systems (plumbing, electrical, AC): varies, typically 2-5 years
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