Property and construction disputes in Abu Dhabi
First identify the relationship: sale, lease, development, construction, brokerage or management. The location of the property and the type of dispute may affect the competent forum or procedure. A construction contract and a property sale do not create identical obligations.
Delay, defects and technical evidence
Collect the complete contract, specifications, drawings, variations, payment records, correspondence and handover documents. For delay, record the agreed dates and any documented extensions. For defects, preserve photographs and relevant inspection or technical reports. A general description of a problem may not establish its cause, scope or remedial cost. Expert evidence should be considered in the context of the contract and the disputed work.
Identify the property relationship first
Specify whether the matter concerns a sale, lease, development, construction work or property management, together with the property location and the parties' capacity. A handover claim does not require exactly the same record as a defects or rental dispute. This distinction guides the legal and technical questions to be reviewed.
Assemble the delay, defects and payment record
Provide the agreement, amendments, payment schedule, handover records, notices, correspondence and available technical reports. Explain the agreed work, performance, alleged defect or delay, when it appeared and the response. Photographs and cost estimates should be presented with their context and supporting basis.
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