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Three-year fixed service charge budgets
Since December 2025 management companies can seek approval of a three-year fixed budget through Mollak.
What the source says
"enables the management companies of jointly owned properties (JOPs) to submit and secure approval for a three-year service fees budget via the 'Mollak' system"
DLD news, 10 December 2025
| Status | Confirmed - The official source states this rule in the words quoted. |
|---|---|
| Instrument | DLD news, 10 December 2025 |
| Authority | Dubai Land Department |
| In force since | 10 December 2025 |
| Last checked | 26 September 2026 |
| Source | Dubai Land Department |
Read the full guide
This rule is explained in context, with the costs and steps around it, in Mollak.
More rules on service charges
- Service charges need RERA approval - Confirmed
- Service charge budgets must be audited - Confirmed
- Service charge money is ring-fenced - Confirmed
- Unpaid service charges stay with the unit - Confirmed
See all 60 rules in the register.
Cite this rule
Home Guide Dubai, "Three-year fixed service charge budgets", Dubai property rules register, last checked 26 September 2026.
https://homeguidedubai.com/rules/service-charges-three-year-budget/
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this still the rule today?
We last read the source on 26 September 2026. Rules in Dubai change by circular and by edits to service pages, often without notice. Check the source linked above, and ask Dubai Land Department in writing before a large payment.
Where does this rule come from?
DLD news, 10 December 2025, published by Dubai Land Department. The quote on this page is copied word for word from that source.
Sources
- DLD news, 10 December 2025 - Dubai Land Department - accessed 26 September 2026
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