UAE Property: ‘Are you paying too much in service charges for your apartment?’
Question: My husband and I bought our apartment three years ago. One thing that worries us is that our service charges seem to increase almost every year. I completely understand that swimming pools, gyms, security and landscaping all cost money, but how can owners tell whether they are paying represents a fair amount? Is there a way of checking whether the charges are reasonable compared with…
As a resident of Dubai, I've received a troubling notice regarding my shared villa community's service charges. The developer insists on collecting provisional charges despite the community lacking Rera/Mollak registration. This leaves me uncertain about the legality of these charges and the safety of my investment. Despite concerns over the community's general upkeep, I'm eager to understand my rights and the appropriate course of action.
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