Strata law and community management

We support owners, developers, and management bodies in navigating strata law and community governance across freehold developments and jointly owned properties in the UAE.

Practice Overview

Strata law governs the management of jointly owned properties, including apartment towers, villa communities, and mixed-use developments. At Kayrouz & Associates, we advise stakeholders on compliance, dispute resolution, and governance under applicable laws and regulations issued by authorities such as RERA and the Dubai Land Department.

Our lawyers assist developers in drafting strata schemes and community declarations that comply with local legislation and align with project needs. We also support Owners’ Associations (OAs), management companies, and individual unit owners in resolving service charge disputes, governance issues, and enforcement of community rules.

Community living often brings tensions between stakeholders. We help prevent conflict through clear legal structuring and intervene when needed to resolve disputes through mediation, litigation, or administrative remedies.

Our services are grounded in a deep understanding of the intersection between real estate law, contract law, and regulatory frameworks specific to jointly owned properties.

We offer legal advice on a wide spectrum of matters:

  • Drafting and reviewing strata management statements and community rules
  • Advising developers on OA establishment and regulatory filings
  • Supporting Owners’ Associations in legal and compliance matters
  • Resolving disputes over service charges, rule breaches, and common area use
  • Representing parties in OA-related litigation or regulatory hearings
  • Ensuring compliance with local joint ownership regulations
  • Meet Our Team

    Our team is equipped to handle complex legal matters with precision and care. Learn more about our lawyers below.
    Pierre Kayrouz

    Pierre Kayrouz

    Chief Legal Officer
    Maria Valeyeva

    Maria Valeyeva

    Chief Compliance Officer
    Georges Touma

    Georges Touma

    Head Litigator
    Hanan Ahmed Al Balushi

    Hanan Ahmed

    Practicing Lawyer
    Lathamani Chandrashekar

    Lathamani Chandrashekar

    Senior Corporate Counsel
    Arka Navle

    Arka Navle

    Corporate Counsel
    Nashita Nazneen

    Nashita Nazneen

    Junior Corporate Counsel
    Professor Mark Engelman

    Mark Engelman

    Intellectual Property Barrister
    Rita Semaan

    Rita Semaan

    Legal Consultant
    Carlos Rahme

    Carlos Rahme

    Senior Legal Consultant
    Souhad Al Ghorayeb

    Souhad Al Ghorayeb

    Senior Legal Consultant
    Sandy Y. Geagea

    Sandy Geagea

    Legal Consultant
    Saeed Gaber

    Saeed Gaber

    Legal Research Analyst
    Muhammed Ali Charif

    Muhammed Ali Charif

    Junior Legal Counsel
    Jenifer Abu Nasr

    Jenifer Abu Nasr

    Paralegal
    Patricia Abi Mansour

    Patricia Abi Mansour

    Business Development Manager
    Valakshmi Balasubramanian

    Varalakshmi Balasubramanian

    Operations Assistant
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