Dear Lawyers, I have a question regarding an immediate eviction petition to the Urgent Judge. The tenant did not return the apartment on 26 January 2025, despite a 12-month legal notice that ended on 25 January 2025. The tenant rejected all gas and fire prevention maintenance for 12 months. Al-Fanar Gas submitted a report with the tenant's signature and refusal after the tenant broke the gas detector. The apartment was sold, and the new owner gave the tenant 90 days' notice. The tenant refused to show the new owner the apartment and ran away, according to building management. The tenant ignored the 12-month legal notice, did not return the apartment, broke the gas detector, and refused gas and fire detection system maintenance. The deal will be voided if the new owner cannot enter the property promptly. Can I petition the Urgent Matters Judge for quick eviction based on the tenant's violations?

A contractor recently did waterproofing on my townhouse roof and confirmed a warranty of 5 years (on WhatsApp). The payment receipt and invoice are available. In 4 months, water leaks from the roof damaged the false ceiling inside the house. When contacted, he avoids calls and delays by making some excuses. Is there any way I can get my money back?

Good Day! I am a partner in a trading license with two other individuals. Both of them were managing the business together as a cash-based operation without a bank account, while I was working elsewhere as an employee. Now, one of the partners has passed away, and his parents are in conflict with the remaining partner, claiming he owes them money. However, the surviving partner insists that no money is owed and that everything is settled. The license has now expired and cannot be renewed because the deceased partner’s family is not cooperating, leading to fines due to the inability to renew it. Additionally, the remaining partner continues to conduct the same business, occasionally purchasing items under the company name. As I am a low-salaried individual and cannot afford court fees, is there a way to remove myself from this situation, or are there any authorities who can assist me in this matter? I am willing to help and provide whatever is required as evidence in this case. Please advise!

Hello, My wife and I are from two different countries (Egypt and Tunisia), and we both reside in the UAE. She recently traveled back to Tunisia, and while her residency in the UAE is still active, we are unsure if she will return. We have agreed to divorce and do not have children. How should we proceed with the divorce process? Does she need to be in the UAE to complete it, or can the process be handled remotely?

Good Morning, I want to close my company (an LLC located in Sharjah) and leave. I have personal and company liabilities which I plan to settle before I leave. My company license ended in December 2024. Can I pay off personal debts and company liabilities without renewing the company license (including renewal of tenancy contract) in the next 2 to 3 months? I want to avoid license renewal fees and tenancy contract associated costs since I am anyways planning to leave. Is that possible? If so, how much time do I have? Thanks for your advice.

سيدي العزيز / سيدتي العزيزة، لقد وقعت عقد عمل مع وزارة العمل ولم يكن به شرط "عدم المنافسة". الآن، أريد مغادرة الشركة، لكن صاحب العمل يريد مني أن أوقع على شرط "عدم المنافسة" في عقد الإنهاء. في هذه الحالة هل سيطبق علي شرط عدم المنافسة أم لا؟

Dear Questioner, In the UAE, is there a maximum amount an employer can deduct from an employee's severance pay due to damage/negligence?

Hi, I wanted to purchase a 2-bedroom apartment in JVC Dubai. I gave a 10% security deposit cheque to the seller. The price mentioned in the MoU is very high compared to other similar apartments in the same building. The bank’s valuation also came in very low. Since the valuation is much lower, how can I terminate the MoU and get my cheque back? The MoU ends on 1st October 2024. One of the articles in the MoU states: In the event that the Buyer fails to make the payments as agreed or fails to complete the transfer on the agreed date due to his own acts or omissions, the Seller has the right to terminate this agreement and retain the deposit, provided that the termination is due to a violation of the agreed terms, unless both parties agree amicably to different dates. I need help urgently.

صباح الخير، ما الطُرق المتاحة للإنذار بأمر الأداء قبل إقامة الدعوى في حال كون المدَّعِي (فرد) والمدَّعَى عليه (شركة) في الإمارات؟ شكرًا!

السلام عليكم، اتفقت الشركة مع مكتب محاماة على عقد سنوي بمبلغ مقطوع بالإضافة إلى نسبة من المبلغ الذي يتم تحصيله من القضايا. هل يستحق المحامي نسبة من الفائدة القانونية المقضي بها حكمًا؟

Hello, I got an offer letter from another company. I want the immediate cancellation paper before 20th April. I don't have time to submit my notice period registration. What should I do? Please give me the best advice!

Hello, During the notice period, is an employee allowed to take sick leave? If not, can the employer deduct the sick leave from the employee’s end-of-service benefits? Additionally, what is the legal basis for this? Specifically, which law or ministerial decision governs this matter?

Lawyers misunderstood my question. Please read carefully and then guide me. Case Type: Civil Case Claim amount: 400,000 Paid: 65,000 Reason: Commercial agreement of supply Emirate: Ajman This case was registered in 2022. The judgment was in my absence, as notices were sent to the wrong address. I was sent to jail. I made a down payment, bailed, and paid some more amount as installments. The total paid amount is AED 65000. Now, again, an arrest warrant is issued as I did not pay the remaining 335,000 of the claim. According to me, I had to pay only this amount because the executioner made a wrong claim, not as per the genuine claim. So I want to reopen the case file. I want the court to reinvestigate and start the case from scratch. 1) How can I make that request? 2) What documents are required? 3) Chances of reopening of case? 4) Cancellation of arrest warrant Please guide me in detail, as I will do everything myself, as I cannot afford a lawyer right now.

I booked a hotel stay for Eid through a travel agency two weeks before Eid. The travel agency confirmed the booking on payment. One day before Eid, the agency reached out, saying they had an issue with the supplier/hotel and the booking would be cancelled. They offered alternative hotels that didn’t match the original property. I suggested some properties, and they couldn’t arrange them, or they asked for further payment, so I didn’t book anything through them. What are my rights to a refund and compensation, as I had to book other arrangements separately at a significantly higher cost due to the last-minute prices? It also caused significant emotional distress, less than 24 hours before the holiday. To which authority can a complaint be made in case of an unsatisfactory outcome? Both the agency and the hotel are in Dubai.

Hi, I have been here for 3 years now and paid the increased amount (as per the agreement) for the 4th year. However, the landlord did not send me back the signed contract, although I have both made the payment for the full year via bank transfer and sent my signed contract to him. I need to renew my Ejari; however, how can I do it without the landlord's signature? I have all the previous contracts signed by both parties, along with the Ejari for those contracts.

لقد تلقيت مكالمة من الشرطة بالأمس تُفيد بأنه يجب عليّ الحضور اليوم لتقديم إفادة، ولكنهم لم يخبروني ما الأمر. أشعر بالفزع، كل ما أعرفه هو أنني مدين لاتصالات. خلاف ذلك، ليس لدي أي مشاكل هنا.

زوجتي شريكة في شركة مدنية في إمارة دبي. الشركة بها أربعة شركاء. ثلاثة منهم متواجدين خارج البلاد. اشترت الشركة أشياء مقابل 50 ألف درهم ولم يتم سدادها وفي الوقت الحالي هناك قضية مرفوعة ضد الشركة. ما هي المسؤولية التي تقع على عاتق زوجتي؟ إنها ليست مديرة الشركة. ما هي مسؤولية زوجتي تجاه تلك الشركة؟

مرحبًا سودهانشو، أتمنى أن تكون بخير. ما هي حقوقي في حالة تأسيس شركة للتجارة الإلكترونية مخصصة لأغراض التجارة خارج دولة الإمارات؟ 1) هل ما زلت بحاجة إلى الحصول على ترخيص تجاري في دولة الإمارات؟ 2) هل يمكنني تلقي المدفوعات عن طريق بنوك دولة الإمارات مقابل ممارسة الأعمال التجارية الدولية عبر الإنترنت لأنني أقيم في دولة الإمارات وسأبقى هنا لبعض الوقت؟ مع خالص تحياتي، أ.،

مرحبًا، أتمنى أن تكونوا جميعًا بخير خلال هذا الوقت العصيب. لدي سؤال بخصوص الشيكات المرتجعة، وتحديدًا الشيكات الصادرة عن الشركات. لدي شيك بمبلغ 800,000 درهم وقد تم ارتجاعه. طلب صاحب الشركة مهلة شهر لسداد قيمة الشيك. ومع ذلك، أشعر بالقلق من أن يغادر البلاد ولا يفي بالتزاماته. أسئلتي واضحة إلى حد ما: 1) هل أرفع قضية ضد الشخص الذي وقّع الشيكات أم ضد الشركة؟ 1) إذا رفعت قضايا جنائية ومدنية ضد الشركة في الوقت الحالي ولم يكن المالك (الشخص الذي وقّع الشيكات) قادرًا على التسوية بشكل ودي، هل يمكنني إصدار قرار ضده بالمنع من السفر على الرغم من أن القضايا مرفوعة ضد الشركة؟ 2) هل ينطبق قانون الإعسار الجديد اعتبارًا من أواخر عام 2019 أيضًا على الشركات؟ 3) هل يتحمل مالك الشيك المسؤولية بشكل شخصي إذا لم يكن لدى الشركة أصول أو نقود؟

مرحبًا، أود أن أطلب المشورة. ما هي مسؤوليات المدير الإداري الذي لم يرد ذكر اسمه في الترخيص التجاري ولكن لديه توكيل للتصرف بالنيابة عن المالك وتوقيع العقود وإصدار الوثائق والتعامل مع البنوك والسلطات الإماراتية وتقديم الإقرارات الضريبية... وما إلى ذلك؟ إننا نتحدث عن شركة ذات مسؤولية محدودة في إمارة دبي. وهل توصي المديرين والموظفين بتأمين المسؤوليات؟ شكرًا لك على مساعدتك.