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Q: 3 years ago I issued 2 cheques to the landlord as a guarantee for flats taken. Then I lost my job and failed to pay some rents. He filed a criminal case using the blank guarantee cheque from me (Landlord put amount AED 270k).
In addition, the landlord filed a case with the Rent Dispute Center. Since I am now overstaying for almost 3 years, I wanted to avail the amnesty by surrendering to police and facing 2 criminal cases.
Once the case has been forwarded to court with a 1-year jail term, what will happen to me if I surrender to the police?
Can I appeal to court the 1-year jail term through hiring a lawyer and paying fines?
Will I be banned because of the case/complaint with the Rent Dispute Center?
Is the civil case different from the above-mentioned cases filed against me?
Will I pay extra for overstaying, even if the cause is because of the criminal cases filed against me?
What are the steps or action to be taken to resolve the problem?
Please help



Oct 25, 2018
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Consequences of cheque bounce paid for rent
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Q: Dear Sir/ Madam
There is a 2 rental cheque bounce case amount of AED 16800 & 12500 in the police station and there is a travel ban.
My current condition is not able to pay it as I don't have a job and I'm looking for it.
So what are the worst consequences of it? And how will the travel ban be removed?
Please help me with info.
Thanks

Sep 29, 2018
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Consequences of bounced cheques paid for rent
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Q: Dear Sir,
I need an advice on my three rental cheques of AED 4800 each, which bounced in Sharjah and the landlord has filed a complaint in Sharjah Police Station.
Alongside, the court has ordered to vacate the place. I have been jobless for the last 15 months and I have told the judge about my condition.
What do I have to do now? As per the new rule on cheque bounce, can I hire a lawyer and pay a fine for my bounced cheque and be released from the police station so that I can apply for a new job?
Please guide me.

May 3, 2018
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