Rights to light reform – light at the end of the tunnel for developers? *

United Kingdom - February 19 2013
On 18th February 2013 the Law Commission published its Consultation Paper on reform of the law relating to rights to light. The consultation period…

Co-authors: Patrick Robinson, Matthew Bonye.

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Abu Dhabi introduces "Tawtheeq" - a registration system for short term tenancies *

United Arab Emirates - April 26 2011
Executive Council Resolution No. 4 of 2011 requires mandatory registration of tenancy contracts in Abu Dhabi with a term of up to four years, through a new registration system, known as "Tawtheeq".

Co-authors: Nicholle Kingsley, Hazel Shakur QuinN, Justine Ayto.

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The Strata Law Directions *

United Arab Emirates - January 20 2011
May 2010 saw the issue of the much awaited 'Jointly Owned Property Directions', which took effect from 13 April 2010.

Co-authors: Nicholle Kingsley, Hazel Shakur QuinN, Justine Ayto.

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KIZAD - a new investment area and free zone *

United Arab Emirates - January 20 2011
On 11 November 2010, the Abu Dhabi Executive Council issued notification that land in Al Taweelah dedicated to the Abu Dhabi Ports Company at the new Khalifa Port Industrial Zone (KIZAD), has been designated as an investment area with certain plots within this area also being demarcated as free zones.

Co-authors: Nicholle Kingsley, Hazel Shakur QuinN, Justine Ayto.

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Ejari tenancy agreement registration *

United Arab Emirates - January 20 2011
In March 2010, the "Ejari" registration procedure became mandatory for all tenancy agreements in Dubai.

Co-authors: Nicholle Kingsley, Hazel Shakur QuinN, Justine Ayto.

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