Quiz on Legal & Statutory Requirements in Construction

What is the first stage in the property conveyancing process?

• Signing of the lease

• Property inspection

• Exchange of contracts

• Completion

Which law governs the relationship between landlords and tenants?

• Criminal law

• Property law

• Contract law

• Landlord and tenant law

What type of property ownership allows expatriates to own both the unit and the land?

• Freehold

• Leasehold

• Shared ownership

• Tenancy

What is the role of the Dubai Land Department (DLD)?

• To oversee tenant rights

• To provide financial assistance

• To regulate property laws

• To manage construction projects

What is the purpose of a restrictive covenant?

• To allow free use of property

• To restrict certain uses of land

• To increase property value

• To simplify property sales

What is a common dispute resolution process for lease disputes?

• Court trial

• Mediation

• Negotiation

• Arbitration

What is the significance of easements in land ownership?

• They allow for property expansion

• They restrict property use

• They grant access rights

• They increase property taxes

What is the main focus of the law of contract?

• Land registration

• Construction safety

• Legal agreements

• Property valuation

What is the role of RERA in construction?

• To provide financial support

• To regulate real estate activities

• To manage rental disputes

• To oversee construction quality

What is a party wall?

• A wall that separates commercial properties

• A decorative wall

• A wall that is not structurally important

• A wall shared by two properties