UAE Civil Transactions Law

Article 1219

Book Three: Original Real Rights (in Rem) · Section One: Right of Ownership · Chapter Three: Modes of Acquiring Ownership · Part Seven: Possession · 1. Acquisitive by Lapse of Time

1. If possession is over an immovable property or a real right (jus in rem) over an immovable property and is coupled with good faith and, at the same time, is based on a valid legal cause, the period required to acquire this right shall be five (5) years, provided it does not conflict with the legislation in force. 2. Good faith shall only be required at the time of receiving the right. 3. A legal cause shall be deemed valid if one of the following cases is met: a. Transfer of ownership by inheritance or will. b. A gift inter vivos, with or without consideration. c. Sale and barter.

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