Ajman Real Estate Regulatory Agency

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Ajman Real Estate Regulatory Agency
مؤسسة عجمان للتنظيم العقاري
Agency overview
Jurisdiction Emirate of Ajman
Headquarters Ajman, United Arab Emirates
Agency executive
  • Abdulaziz Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman
Website ajmanre.gov.ae

The Ajman Real Estate Regulatory Agency (ARRA, ARERA or Ajman RERA) is an Ajman, United Arab Emirates based government regulatory authority responsible for the regulation and licensing of Ajman's real estate market, consumer protection and dispute resolution. However, ARRA does not resolve disputes concerning rent of property units. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

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All land, villas and apartments, freehold or otherwise within Ajman, must be solely registered with ARRA. Noncompliance may result in the developer being fined 100,000 AED (27,233.12 USD) onwards. [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] ARRA is also responsible for certifying escrow bank accounts. [11] [12]

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