JLT, JBR, Palm Jumeirah, Discovery Gardens… a roll call of some of Dubai’s most popular communities but also an ever growing list of areas where owners and tenants are in dispute with developers over issues ranging from unpaid service fees & hikes in cooling charges to poor maintenance and the non-appearance of promised facilities.
Another common issue facing these communities is the lack of registered owners’ associations that leave many people who bought property unable to influence how their community is run. Without a registered voice representing them, owners have no recourse and their fate and that of their tenants is left in the hands of the developer or property management company.
Read our round-up of the latest issues facing residents and let us know if you’ve been affected in your community…
The National: JLT residents fear services will be disconnected
The National: JBR residents lead charge against service fee rises
Emirates 24|7: Access cards planned for Discovery Gardens buildings
Arabianbusiness.com: Tenant’s rights in the spotlight as real estate disputes surge
The National: International City overcrowded, badly maintained residents say
The National: Palm Jumeirah beach access saga grinds on
