Buying & selling ready property · Dubai Land Department / RERA
Dubai property reservation deposits and cheque risk
A reservation amount or deposit can have different legal and commercial consequences depending on who holds it, the written conditions, due-diligence status and the later sale agreement.
Apply the framework to the real facts.
Do not issue a cheque or transfer money until the payee, custody, refund conditions, property authority and next document are clear.
What to check
- Payee and stakeholder
- Written refund conditions
- Property and owner authority
- Due-diligence conditions
- Deadline for the sale agreement
Common mistakes
- Paying an individual without written authority
- Calling every deposit refundable
- Leaving finance or valuation conditions unstated
Explanation is not document preparation.
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What does this mean for your situation?
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