Q: What shall I do with noisy children in a neighboring flat in Sharjah? Aggressive behavior and verbal abuse from the parents when I stop children from making noise. They complained to Police and the Police warned me not to stop children from playing in front of my flat. I can`t explain the noise which is loud. All the other flats have children, so they are all supporters of the main problem group. This is one of the findings from the Police; no one is supporting me. The Police say that there is no rule here to stop noisy children. What shall I do?

Q: Hi Lawyers, I badly need some help with regards to my tenancy contract in Sharjah. Basically, I am staying in my current apartment for almost a year now (I just renewed last June 2017 for my 2nd year contract). However, recently there was a new tenant who moved into the same floor with us (just a few units away from my unit). To cut the story short their kids are making noise on our floor. I have reported the issue to the building management which they took action, however, after few months the kids are starting to make noises again which really are affecting our privacy. Now, I have finally decided to cancel my contract with the company and I was hoping I can do it in a legal way. Will I get a penalty for doing this? Also, will I be able to take back my post dated check with them? I was thinking maybe moving to a new unit (1 bedroom) in the same building or whatever the company can offer. Thank you in advance.

س: مرحبًا، لقد مرت ثلاثة أشهر منذ انتقلت إلى هذه الشقة. إلا أن الجيران مزعجون لدرجة أنني أشعر أن سقف الشقة سينهار. اشتكيت إلى الأمن، وإلى وكالة العقارات، حتى أنني اتصلت بالشرطة. لكن لا شيء تغير. طلبت من الوكالة تغيير الشقة لي أو تغريم الجيران. ولكنهم توقفوا تمامًا عن الرد على مكالماتي أو رسائلي الإلكترونية. ماذا يمكنني أن أفعل؟ يرجى تقديم المشورة إنني أشعر بالإحباط.

Q: I moved to a new apartment in Dubai DIFC (paying AED 250,000 annual rent) and I paid in one cheque. There is construction next to my apartment which is quite noisy and disturbs me. This will continue for 2 more years. They start to go higher and louder. I'm in the 60th floor. As I record Podcasts and work from home, I need a silent environment. In my contract, it is written: "In the event of the Tenancy being terminated by the Tenant before the expiry of the Tenancy Period, the Tenant shall be liable to pay 2 months’ rent as a penalty for such termination. The Tenant shall give notice of not less than 2 months." Would it be possible for me to get out of my lease agreement without penalty? I can stay 2 more months and give notice, but I wouldn't like to pay the 2 months penalty (46,000 AED). Would it be possible to force the landlord to put soundproofing on his cost? A company that does soundproofing could add a glass layer and soundproof one room for 20,000 AED. Many thanks for your help A.