FAQ: Can a buyer claim damages for delayed handover of a real estate object if they have already received the property and signed a waiver?

Answer: 

No. If the buyer signed a final settlement and waiver explicitly releasing the developer from all claims, they forfeit the right to claim damages.

Legal Basis: 

Part 3 of the UAE Evidence Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 35 of 2022 Promulgating the Law of Evidence in Civil and Commercial Transactions) 

Article 55 of the Civil Transactions Law (Federal Law No. 5 of 1985)

Relevant Case Law: 

Case No.322 of 2025 / Dubai Court / Real estate appeal