Two Abu Dhabi brokerages share one seller's mandate and want to split the commission 60/40. Under Law No. 3 of 2015, on which form is their sub-contract drawn?
A developer discovers six months after handing over a villa in Yas Acres that it is larger than the contracted area, and claims extra payment. Under Law No. 3 of 2015, is the claim valid?
A Musateh building a clinic on government land under Abu Dhabi's standard Musataha contract asks who pays the water, electricity, gas, telephone and waste removal fees for the property. Who pays them?
The Centre refuses to register the building management regulation of a mixed-use tower held under a volumetric plan, and notifies the owner on 3 March. Under Administrative Decision No. 25 of 2025, within what period may the owner file a grievance with the Chairman?
A tenant paid a year's rent in advance to his landlord, who then sold the flat. The buyer now asks the tenant for rent for the same period. Under Law No. 20 of 2006, when can the buyer claim it from the tenant?
Under Administrative Decision No. 248 of 2015, the real estate appraisal standards issued for Abu Dhabi apply an international appraiser system based on which body's standards?
A brokerage in Abu Dhabi forgets to renew its licence, which expired five weeks ago. Under Administrative Decision No. 251 of 2015, until when may the Department still renew it on the licensee's request?
A developer has delivered its last units and asks the custodian bank to close the project's escrow account agreement. Under Administrative Decision No. 250 of 2015, what does the custodian need first?
An owner abroad gives a relative a general power of attorney "to handle all my affairs" in Abu Dhabi. The relative tries to sell the owner's apartment with it. Under DMA Chairman's Decision No. 52/1 of 2008, what may the general power do?
A villa owner in a Saadiyat compound wants to add a glass extension that changes the villa's external appearance. The compound regulation does not authorise it. Under Administrative Decision No. 25 of 2025, whose written approval does he need?
