I live in Dubai and I have a one-year rental contract with my landlord. According to the agreement, I must tell the landlord at least 90 days before the contract ends whether I want to renew it or leave. I followed the rule and sent them an email before the 90-day deadline, saying that I want to renew. They replied and said okay, and they asked me to send the new contract so they could sign it. I prepared the new contract (with the rent price fixed according to RERA rules) and sent it to them about two weeks ago. But since then, they haven’t replied or signed the contract. I think maybe they are waiting to see if someone else will offer more money to rent the apartment, so they are delaying their response. Now I am wondering: if they finally send back the signed contract after a long delay—let’s say in one more week—and by that time I’ve changed my mind (for example, I found a better apartment or I’m leaving the country), am I legally required to continue with this landlord?

Hello, I'm from the Philippines, working here for 15 years. I have a big problem, and they have repeatedly given me a case of a cheque worth AED 73,000 for almost 9 years. Recently, they filed a case again after knowing that my case was done last October. This cheque is a guarantee cheque only for my 5-year monthly car installments. I paid for almost 2 years and have 3 years left to be paid, but I gave the person who guaranteed my car a cheque worth AED 73,000 at that time. I don't have enough requirements to get the 5-year monthly installment car, so I asked someone to help me, but my biggest mistake is that I don't have any agreement for this cheque because I totally trust him as my family. After delaying payment for 2 months because I went on vacation and came back, he asked me to visit their shop. When I went, they just called me and told me to get his things.

Hello, After the 7-day notice period in a cheque execution case, how long do I have to file for enforcement? Is it acceptable to wait and file after one month as I’m out of the country?

I filed a money claim above AED 10,000 (but will probably be above AED 50,000 if capital + dividends are combined) against someone in Abu Dhabi. The mediation time has elapsed, 2 court sessions have been done, and the defendant still hasn’t shown up or appeared in either of those. In the last/latest court session, the judge said that the defendant is still inside the UAE. About the travel ban, is it automatically applied to him because of the case, or do I have to ask/request it to be applied to him through the Abu Dhabi court?

Hello, How much time does Dubai Court usually take to seize the amount from the bank to release my travel ban?

Hi, I want to complain about my husband who is having an affair with another woman and not giving support to my child.

Hello, The company has a policy allowing employees to work from home once per week. Now, employees are asking if overtime is applicable for those who work from home as well. Could you please clarify? Thank you!

I’ve lived in my building for over 4 years, with the most recent rent being AED 50,000. Each year, the management collects cheques and extra AED 2,400–2,500 cash (no receipt) for management and Ejari fees. My contract was due for renewal on 15 Feb 2025, but management delayed, demanding a 10% rent increase even though no formal 90-day notice and the RERA index did not allow it. After a month of excuses, the manager called on 12 March, insisted increase to 55K, and threatened eviction if I refused. When I referenced RDC, he hung up. The next day, he again made unprofessional remarks, so I decided to go with RDC. I submitted my offer and deposit on 13th March, but the management didn’t respond. The case went to the judge on 14 April he ruled in my favor. On 30 April, I applied for the execution of the ruling, and RDC says I can renew Ejari only on 8th May at DLD with cheques given to them. However, on 1st May 2025, I received a notarized eviction notice for non-payment of rent and communication. My question is, what will happen at DLD now?

I am working in the private sector, and currently I am in the probation period. I got a government job, so I submitted a one-month resignation notice. My current company rejected my one-month notice and ordered me to serve a three-month notice (as per the contract). I enquired with One Time Centre, and as per their advice, after one month, I can stop work and register a complaint against my company. For this matter, how will the UAE law help me to solve it?

Hello, I have multiple cheque execution cases filed against me due to financial strains last year. My trade license and visa will expire next month, along with my Emirates ID. Is it possible for me to renew my license and visa along with EID prior to settling the execution cases? The trade license and visa were issued by the free zone authority. I look forward to your response. Thanks.

السلام عليكم، لدي حكم عمالي ولم تقم الشركة بالسداد بعد. علمت أن الشركة اشترت وثيقة تأمين لي في أثناء عملي تغطي مكافأة نهاية الخدمة والرواتب غير المدفوعة. تقدمت بطلب للمحكمة لتخاطب شركة التأمين لتدفع لي قيمة التغطية التأمينية في حدود المبلغ المحكوم به، ولكن للأسف رفضت المحكمة ولا أدري سبب الرفض لأنني المستفيد من الوثيقة! سؤالي: كيف أُسيّل قيمة التأمين لصالحي؟

السلام عليكم، متى يحق للمطور سحب العقار مرة أخرى بعد التأخُّر في سداد الدفعات المستحقة؟ علمًا بأنه تم دفع حوالي 48% من قيمة العقار. بعد أخذ الحكم من دائرة الأراضي والأملاك بدبي بسحب العقار، هل يوجد شيء يمكن المشتري من استرجاع المبلغ المدفوع مرة أخرى؟

السلام عليكم، هل تسقط القضية الجزائية المُحالة إلى المحكمة في حالة عدم حضور المجني عليه الجلسة أو عدم وجوده داخل الدولة؟

السلام عليكم، اشتريت شقة في الشارقة وتأخر المطور في التسليم لمدة سنتين وأربعة أشهر. أرسلت له إخطار عدلي من المحكمة في الشارقة بتاريخ التسليم وكان رده بأنه ملتزم بدفع بدل الإيجار عن الوحدة عن مدة التأخير. الآن العقار جاهز وتبقى مبلغ 90 ألف. طلبت منهم خصم مبلغ بدل الإيجار من دفعة التسليم ولكن المطور لا يريد دفع شيء ويماطل. اليوم أرسل لي إنذارًا يطلب مني استلام العقار ودفع دفعة التسليم خلال ٧ أيام وإلا سيلجأ للقانون. ما موقفي؟ وماذا يجب أن أفعل؟ العقار في الشارقة والعقد موثَّق. التأخير سنتين وأربعة أشهر. كان رد المطور على الإخطار العدلي أنه ملتزم بدفع بدل الإيجار. الآن لا يريد دفع شيء. ماذا أفعل؟ قيمة العقار مدفوعة كاملة ما عدا 90 ألف دفعة التسليم. أنا أطالبه بأن يخصم بدل الإيجار لكي أدفع الباقي وهو يرفض دفع أي شيء.

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته، اشتريت مصنعًا ونُقلت الرخصة لاسمي وبعد مرور فترة زمنية، اكتشفت وجود ديون على المصنع في الفترة التي سبقت شرائي له. هل بإمكان أصحاب الديون مطالبتي أو التسبُّب بأي متاعب لي أو للمصنع؟ وفي حال تمكنهم من ذلك، فما الحل؟ مع الشكر!