Abu Dhabi issues four administrative decisions on real estate escrow, joint ownership, and buyers' rights — DMT
The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) announced the issuance of a package of administrative decisions to implement Law No. (3) of 2015 (as amended by Law 2 of 2025) concerning the Regulation of the Real Estate Sector in Abu Dhabi.
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The Department of Municipalities and Transport has announced four administrative decisions to implement the amended Real Estate Sector Regulation Law in Abu Dhabi.
Decision No. 24 of 2025 regulates withdrawals from real estate project escrow accounts before 20 per cent project completion, introducing controls linked to bank guarantees and cost estimates to safeguard purchasers' funds.
Decision No. 25 of 2025 establishes a comprehensive framework for managing jointly owned properties, common parts, and shared facilities, defining roles for owners, developers, and property management companies.
Decision No. 26 of 2025 adopts a unified bylaw for Owners' Committees, standardising their establishment, competencies, and operating procedures across the emirate.
Decision No. 165 of 2025 defines compensation ratios for developers when buyers breach off-plan sales agreements, and sets refund timeframes and procedures for cancelled units.
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Source: Abu Dhabi Media Office — official 28 Mar 2026 Read the original ↗ More from Abu Dhabi Media Office →
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28 Mar 2026.
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Read the original at Abu Dhabi Media Office: https://www.mediaoffice.abudhabi/en/infrastructure/department-of-municipalities-and-transport-issues-regulatory-decisions-to-enhance-transparency-and-governance-in-real-estate-sector-in-abu-dhabi/
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