Hi, My tenant was not paying rent, so I filed a case and won it. The court has given a bailiff eviction date of 7th July. The tenant also has outstanding rent plus court fees to pay. The tenant called me and proposed an out-of-court settlement. She is offering to hand over the keys today, along with her furniture, to compensate for the outstanding rent. I don't trust the tenant as she has lied many times. She's asking me to come visit the apartment to look at the furniture and take the keys. 1. Please advise if it's ok to visit the apartment and take the keys and furniture without involving the bailiff. Do I need to report the furniture adjustment against the rent due to the court? 2. Can she create any other problem on my physical visit, although I have WhatsApp messages of her request? 3. Can she request payment installments from the court if I don't agree to take her furniture? 4. Can I write down the settlement with her on a plain piece of paper with her signature?

If I have no loan, credit card, or any other liability against a bank, where is my EOSB sent by my company? Can that bank block my account and stop me from withdrawing that money?

Good afternoon, My company terminated my contract today, 26 June, alleging misappropriative conduct, and this needs to be appealed because I didn't commit a fault. However, since June 2024, the company has not paid me 10 months' salary (I already filed a case in MOHRE the last 19 June). My questions are: 1. Can I claim the WPP insurance, even with the letter of termination? I understood that this insurance is for unpaid wages. 2. ILOE, I do not know if I can claim ILOE with this letter, because the allegation will take time to get a new termination letter, but I need some income to support me and my family. Thank you for your answers.

Hi, I rented an apartment 4 months ago, it is managed by a real estate company. I am going through a technical issue in the unit; the balcony door does not block the noise, and I live near a couple of construction yards. The property manager sent his team several times to fix the issue, and it only got worse (they replaced the original brushes with weaker ones). The balcony is attached to the bedroom, and I cannot use the bedroom for sleeping due to outside construction noise, especially during the night. Even earplugs do not help with the strength of the noise. The property manager is currently ignoring my requests to fix, saying that they cannot get a refund for the wrong fix, and according to them landlord does not agree to pay for another brush replacement. We have had an email exchange with the property manager for this issue for 3 months already. I don't want to go through the DLD route, which is expensive (3K AED to register a case) and probably slow too. What are my options? Thank you very much!

I came on an E-visa (employment visa) from Uganda to the UAE, and my employer didn't make my residence visa. Now I have been in overstay for 24 days. What should I do?

Hi, My tenant was not paying rent, so I filed a case and won it. The court has given a bailiff eviction date of 7th July. The tenant also has outstanding rent plus court fees to pay. The tenant called me and proposed an out-of-court settlement. She is offering to hand over the keys today, along with her furniture, to compensate for the outstanding rent. I don't trust the tenant as she has lied many times. She's asking me to come visit the apartment to look at the furniture and take the keys. 1. Please advise if it's ok to visit the apartment and take the keys and furniture without involving the bailiff. Do I need to report the furniture adjustment against the rent due to the court? 2. Can she create any other problem on my physical visit, although I have WhatsApp messages of her request? 3. Can she request payment installments from the court if I don't agree to take her furniture? 4. Can I write down the settlement with her on a plain piece of paper with her signature?

Good afternoon, My company terminated my contract today, 26 June, alleging misappropriative conduct, and this needs to be appealed because I didn't commit a fault. However, since June 2024, the company has not paid me 10 months' salary (I already filed a case in MOHRE the last 19 June). My questions are: 1. Can I claim the WPP insurance, even with the letter of termination? I understood that this insurance is for unpaid wages. 2. ILOE, I do not know if I can claim ILOE with this letter, because the allegation will take time to get a new termination letter, but I need some income to support me and my family. Thank you for your answers.

Hi, I rented an apartment 4 months ago, it is managed by a real estate company. I am going through a technical issue in the unit; the balcony door does not block the noise, and I live near a couple of construction yards. The property manager sent his team several times to fix the issue, and it only got worse (they replaced the original brushes with weaker ones). The balcony is attached to the bedroom, and I cannot use the bedroom for sleeping due to outside construction noise, especially during the night. Even earplugs do not help with the strength of the noise. The property manager is currently ignoring my requests to fix, saying that they cannot get a refund for the wrong fix, and according to them landlord does not agree to pay for another brush replacement. We have had an email exchange with the property manager for this issue for 3 months already. I don't want to go through the DLD route, which is expensive (3K AED to register a case) and probably slow too. What are my options? Thank you very much!

I came on an E-visa (employment visa) from Uganda to the UAE, and my employer didn't make my residence visa. Now I have been in overstay for 24 days. What should I do?

“The guarantee is valid until 24.11.2021 and shall, before expiry, be automatically renewed until advised by you that the contract has been fulfilled. We have received an email from the Dubai Government Authority stating that the Original Bank guarantee has been misplaced, along with the reason that, due to the COVID period, many staff were working remotely at home, and the Dubai Government Authority has sent NOC for the release of the bank guarantee stating that" “Kindly release the bank guarantee No..... as the supplier has fulfilled the condition of the contract without any claim.” Further, the applicant has provided an undertaking cum indemnity to cancel the bank guarantee and release the underlying cash margin. So in the above case, the applicant has given the undertaking cum indemnity and beneficiary also confirmed by email that they have lost the guarantee so in such case. What further action does the bank need to take? Being the government authority, the bank may get less support in terms of documentation, so please advise.

Hello, My sister passed away and left her son. Her husband has given me power of attorney and a legal heir certificate. How can I transfer the son's visa to my name in the UAE?

Hello, An investor has a residence visa valid until February 2027; however, he wishes to close the company before the current license expires in December 2025. Can the investor still legally reside in the UAE until the residence visa expires?

Hello, We are a building materials trading company based in the UAE. We supplied materials worth AED 50,000 to a customer around 8 months ago, but despite repeated follow-ups and reminders, no payment has been made to date. We would appreciate guidance on the following: 1. What legal action can we take to recover the amount? 2. What documents should we have ready (e.g., delivery notes, invoice, emails)? 3. How long does the legal process typically take in the UAE for such cases? 4. Is there a recommended timeline or deadline after which legal steps should be initiated? Thank you in advance for your advice!

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

Good morning. My tenant was supposed to vacate the property on 15th April 2025 as per the contract. Now he is not answering the phone, and the property is still in use. Please guide the way forward. I have already rented the property to a new tenant.

If I have no loan, credit card, or any other liability against a bank, where is my EOSB sent by my company? Can that bank block my account and stop me from withdrawing that money?

Good afternoon, My company terminated my contract today, 26 June, alleging misappropriative conduct, and this needs to be appealed because I didn't commit a fault. However, since June 2024, the company has not paid me 10 months' salary (I already filed a case in MOHRE the last 19 June). My questions are: 1. Can I claim the WPP insurance, even with the letter of termination? I understood that this insurance is for unpaid wages. 2. ILOE, I do not know if I can claim ILOE with this letter, because the allegation will take time to get a new termination letter, but I need some income to support me and my family. Thank you for your answers.

Hello, A customer based in Dubai booked a public experience online on the website of a reputable business based in Dubai. The customer came to the business location, the team was ready to provide the experience as per her booking. The customer started to shout loudly, claiming that she was expecting a private experience. She refused to do the experience and left. Then she started calling the Management claiming a refund. The Management explained that as per the T&Cs, experiences booked online are public. The Management offered as a goodwill gesture to refund the customer after deducting the cost of preparations that were paid by the business to set up the experience. The customer refused. The customer used her Instagram account and as an influencer + Google review to launch a campaign against the business reputation, inciting her audience/people not to use the business services. She used signs of alert/warnings. Is there a law that punishes such public incitement in the UAE?

Hello, If I paid a 5% deposit for an off-plan apartment but the seller did not inform me about the fee and asked me to pay the deposit beforehand, can I get my deposit back because of being deceived by the seller?

Good day! One of our partners on the license has not been in communication since November 2024. He is also in Dubai but is not answering phone calls or replying to messages. What is the procedure to remove his name from the license in this situation without his absence? Please advise!

Hi, My tenant was not paying rent, so I filed a case and won it. The court has given a bailiff eviction date of 7th July. The tenant also has outstanding rent plus court fees to pay. The tenant called me and proposed an out-of-court settlement. She is offering to hand over the keys today, along with her furniture, to compensate for the outstanding rent. I don't trust the tenant as she has lied many times. She's asking me to come visit the apartment to look at the furniture and take the keys. 1. Please advise if it's ok to visit the apartment and take the keys and furniture without involving the bailiff. Do I need to report the furniture adjustment against the rent due to the court? 2. Can she create any other problem on my physical visit, although I have WhatsApp messages of her request? 3. Can she request payment installments from the court if I don't agree to take her furniture? 4. Can I write down the settlement with her on a plain piece of paper with her signature?

If I have no loan, credit card, or any other liability against a bank, where is my EOSB sent by my company? Can that bank block my account and stop me from withdrawing that money?

I need help drafting a cassation memo for submission to the Abu Dhabi Court in a family case. I already have all the documents. Since there's no hearing at this stage, I don’t need full legal representation—just memo drafting. My ex-wife is claiming 2024–25 school fees, though child support is already granted. First instance rejected her claim, but the appeal overturned it and ordered me to pay 16,000 AED. I want to file a cassation due to legal errors and flawed reasoning in the appeal judgment. My budget is limited.

Hello, If I paid a 5% deposit for an off-plan apartment but the seller did not inform me about the fee and asked me to pay the deposit beforehand, can I get my deposit back because of being deceived by the seller?

Hello, I had a cheque bounce case filed against me in Dubai, but I’ve now settled it with the complainant. The case has been with the Public Prosecution, and I’ve already submitted the notarized settlement documents. It’s been 5 days since submission, and when I checked with the legal team, they couldn’t give me a clear timeline on how long it might take for the case to be withdrawn and for me to receive clearance. Does anyone here have experience with this process? How long did it take for your case to be closed after submitting the notarized withdrawal request? Should I expect it to be done in a few days, or could it take longer? Thanks in advance!