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Circular No. 1 of 2020 On service charges and usage charges for jointly owned properties in Dubai

Status

In force

Issuing Authority

Dubai Land Department

Effective date

XX.XX.XXXX

Official Link

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Pursuant to the provisions of Law No. 4 of 2019 on the Real Estate Regulatory Agency and Law No. 6 of 2019 on shared ownership of property in the Emirate of Dubai. It has been decided as follows:—

Annual budgets for service charges or usage fees
Article (1)
  1. The management body is responsible for drawing up annual budgets for joint properties, including major projects, in accordance with the Institution’s applicable regulations and procedures.
  2. The auditor shall audit the budget for service allowances and usage allowances for the current Financial Year and submit a financial report thereon to the organisation in the manner specified by the organisation for this purpose.
  3. Annual budgets must include reasonable estimates of income and expenditure relating to the provision of services and goods for the common property, which shall include: the costs of management, operation, maintenance and necessary improvements to the common parts and facilities, and any other clauses consistent with the provisions of the Act and its Executive regulations.
  4. Annual budgets must include a provision for contri...