United Arab Emirates: Real Estate and Construction

Under UAE law, a reservation form signed in a Dubai off-plan property purchase can create binding contractual obligations for both buyer and developer, regardless of its label. The legal nature depends on substance: if the form identifies parties, specifies the unit, records price and payment terms, it becomes enforceable long before any formal sale and purchase agreement is executed.

Your tenancy has ended, you’ve returned the keys, and now you’re waiting for your security deposit. But what happens if your landlord delays the refund or deducts money without a clear reason?

Many tenants believe a landlord can end a tenancy agreement at any time, while some landlords assume they can recover their property whenever they choose.