Hello, Two days ago, I bought a used car. But yesterday, I found out that there has been major tampering with the odometer. I have all the necessary proof to provide. Where do I move forward from this?

Hello, The matter is whether we can file a case against an Ajman-based firm for non-shipment of cargo against the payment made to them. They haven’t delivered the cargo nor returned the amount.

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!

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؟

Hi, I need some guidance regarding a property transaction that is not progressing as expected. My broker initiated a manual Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between me (the Buyer) and the Seller, with an expiry date of 01/02/2025. Within this period, I successfully arranged the bank mortgage, property evaluation, and NOC. However, the broker started giving excuses, such as the seller being hospitalized. Later, the broker attempted to arrange a Power of Attorney (POA). However, after that, they started ignoring my messages and calls. It now seems like they no longer intend to proceed with me, and the MOU has already expired. Meanwhile, my bank EMI has already started, and I have paid two monthly installments. The broker is still unresponsive. I have raised multiple complaints through DLD RVS against the broker, but the response has been very slow and unsatisfactory. I’m feeling stuck and financially burdened. Please advise

If a landlord has granted a power of attorney to another individual to handle their property and litigation, can the PoA holder be held liable for an execution order, especially where a property has been sold and the owner owes money to a previous tenant for a RERA case? The proceeds of sale have been transferred into accounts held in the name of the PoA holder.

In the UAE, I joined an IT company as an IT salesperson. I signed an NDA stating that I will not join any competitor company. After my visa cancellation from that company, can I still join any IT company according to UAE law?

I am going to file for a no-fault divorce soon. We got married in Dubai, and we own a studio apartment jointly. I have paid AED 150,019 and have bank statements to prove. As per the Land Department, my ownership is 49.91%. Will I get this share as per the current value, or will the court determine who paid what amounts? Thanks

Hello lawyers, Could you please clarify the regulations regarding working hours for nursing/breastfeeding mothers in the UAE during Ramadan? How many hours are they entitled to?

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.