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Q11What government authority in Dubai monitors RERA DREI-certified training institutions?
✓ Correct answer: C. Dubai Land Department (DLD) through DREI
DLD, through the Dubai Real Estate Institute (DREI), monitors and approves training institutions authorised to deliver pre-exam RERA broker courses.
Q12In Dubai, who is considered the recognised authority to register real estate transactions outside the DIFC/DFSA?
✓ Correct answer: A. Dubai Land Department (DLD)
The Dubai Land Department (DLD) is the recognised authority to register all real estate transactions outside the DIFC, with the Real Property Register held at DLD.
Q13Which authority conducts the RERA broker certification examination in Dubai?
✓ Correct answer: B. Dubai Real Estate Institute (DREI) or approved providers
The RERA broker examination is administered by the Dubai Real Estate Institute (DREI) or approved examination providers.
Q14Who is legally obligated to register an off-plan sale in the Oqood system under Law No. 13 of 2008?
✓ Correct answer: C. The developer
Under Law No. 13 of 2008, the developer is legally obligated to register every off-plan sale in the Oqood system within 60 days of signing the sale and purchase agreement.
Q15What is the consequence for a DREI training provider that issues certificates to students who did not complete required training hours?
✓ Correct answer: B. RERA can penalise or de-register the training provider
RERA monitors DREI training providers and can penalise or de-register providers issuing certificates without students completing mandatory training hours, ensuring integrity of broker certification.
Q16Under Law No. 6 of 2019, what can RERA do if a Dubai unit owner refuses to pay service charges?
✓ Correct answer: D. Register a lien on the unit and support legal recovery
Under Law No. 6 of 2019, RERA can register a lien on the unit of a non-paying owner and the Owners Association can pursue legal recovery of overdue service charges through Dubai Courts.
Q17What is an off-plan property in Dubai?
✓ Correct answer: B. A property sold before construction is completed
An off-plan property is one sold by the developer before or during construction, based on plans and specifications.
Q18What must a lender do in Dubai to foreclose on a mortgaged property when the borrower defaults?
✓ Correct answer: B. Obtain a Dubai court order before the property can be sold
Under Dubai mortgage law, a lender cannot unilaterally take possession of a mortgaged property; they must obtain a court order from Dubai Courts authorising the sale or transfer.
Q19Which Dubai authority monitors illegal shared accommodation (unauthorised subdivided villas)?
✓ Correct answer: C. Dubai Municipality
Illegal shared accommodation (unauthorised subdivision of villas into multiple units) is regulated by Dubai Municipality, not RERA.
Q20What is a trustee office in Dubai real estate?
✓ Correct answer: C. A DLD-authorised service centre for processing property transactions
Trustee offices are DLD-authorised service centres where property transaction formalities such as title deed transfers and Ejari registrations are processed.
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