tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655889105820772060.post9069883960947781450..comments2023-10-17T16:44:08.588+03:00Comments on Fake Plastic Souks: We Is Own Your HouseAlexanderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14141884153180374138noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655889105820772060.post-40987892606972327042013-09-30T17:47:37.867+03:002013-09-30T17:47:37.867+03:00I don't think it's particularly unusual fo...I don't think it's particularly unusual for there to be restrictions on commercial activities in residential areas - the big difference here is that it's the landlord rather than local government making the decision.<br /><br />That's popped up in other instances too, such as who's responsible for things like roads and lighting. Dubai Municipality generally seems to say that anything in the freehold developments is all the developer's responsibility.Seabeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01767035715412945159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655889105820772060.post-73333840066458608402013-09-30T13:53:16.079+03:002013-09-30T13:53:16.079+03:00True Alex, but if push came to shove, I think you&...True Alex, but if push came to shove, I think you'll quickly find out who actually "owns" the land your house is on.<br /><br />The comments are hilarious. There's even one from someone arguing for the correct use of the word "tuition":<br /><br />First of all it is NOT tuition. Tuition is the fee that you pay to attend school. Helping a student with their work is TUTORING of which you may pay tuition for the service.<br />Scooter, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates<br /><br />He writes "first of all", I am still waiting for the second point...<br /><br />And in any case, he is wrong. The word has a couple of meanings.Lukenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655889105820772060.post-82917037955210591652013-09-30T13:36:03.981+03:002013-09-30T13:36:03.981+03:00As SeaBee pointed out, Luke, this seems to apply t...As SeaBee pointed out, Luke, this seems to apply to tenants renting from developers, not people buying from developers.<br /><br />Although, even then, the notion of your landlord dictating what you do in the home you have rented is rather odd by, say, European standards...Alexanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14141884153180374138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655889105820772060.post-57848468696758058352013-09-30T13:30:25.147+03:002013-09-30T13:30:25.147+03:00I have just been looking at the comments on GN and...I have just been looking at the comments on GN and am surprised that the conversation is more focused on the "why can't i teach students in my home" and "why should students need extra tuition anyway" questions. Surely the fact that a DEVELOPER can issue fines is the bigger ...errrr ... issue here.<br /><br />Readers seem to be more concerned with blessing the teachers and praying for better tuition.<br /><br />The article is a mess. Are they saying that the notion of a home office is illegal?<br /><br />Either way, the message between the lines is that if you think you own your home, you are wrong.Lukenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655889105820772060.post-80513833671783530102013-09-29T16:34:26.178+03:002013-09-29T16:34:26.178+03:00Post duly modified to make it less funny but actua...Post duly modified to make it less funny but actually reflect reality as SeaBee's point is bang on the money and I hadn't bothered reading the GN piece thoroughly as I was in a rush to get to a radio appearance this morning. <br /><br />Third stupid mistake I've made in as many weeks. I think I might be going senile.Alexanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14141884153180374138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655889105820772060.post-40007497965963475992013-09-29T16:11:22.132+03:002013-09-29T16:11:22.132+03:00Alex, I read the GN article as applying to tenants...Alex, I read the GN article as applying to <i>tenants,</i> where the owner is still the developer and the property hasn't been onsold freehold.Seabeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01767035715412945159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655889105820772060.post-78227302249373450922013-09-29T12:01:11.126+03:002013-09-29T12:01:11.126+03:00After a major outpouring of concern and rage on Tw...After a major outpouring of concern and rage on Twitter, I confirm no mackerel were harmed in the creation of this post.Alexanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14141884153180374138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655889105820772060.post-66562049277903118242013-09-29T09:19:26.354+03:002013-09-29T09:19:26.354+03:00Just imagine, in a one man state, the Ruler could ...Just imagine, in a one man state, the Ruler could absolutely change the property ownership laws in line with Shariah!<br /><br />And they said it couldn't happen!Rupert Neil Bumfreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04460239805603476978noreply@blogger.com