Q: I have a rental dispute with my previous landlord of AED 40000 and he went to RDC. I was still unable to pay him though I negotiated for instalments. Now, he has presented a bounced cheque too. What are the legal procedures both criminal and civil in this matter? If I go to the police and pay the court fine, can all this matter be resolved and the travel ban lifted?

س: ماذا يحدث بعد دفع غرامة الشيك؟ وهل يبقى منع السفر بعد دفع غرامة الشيك؟

Q: Dear sir/madam, I was told at immigration upon entering the country that I have a police case with a fine of AED 5000. I went to the police and was told to go to Dubai court as there is a fine. I am asking where should I pay the fine; at court or public prosecution? It is a bank fine for sure.

Q: Hi, please help. I was a sponsor/guarantor for a case in 2017. I have a court order to not exit the country. I need to travel to my home country on an urgent basis. 2 thirds of the pending payments have already been cleared. I just need to go home for a certain amount of time and return. It’s been over 5 years since I am stuck here. Kindly assist me in making a request for lifting the travel ban. I need to go to India and this is very important for me. Please help. Thanks.

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, Is there any chance to lift a travel ban? I am paying the monthly installment approved by the judge. Is there any chance to request the lifting of the travel ban?

Q: Hello all, Can a travel ban or arrest warrant be waived when the defendant challenges the court case decision, if they agree to pay the fine in installments or in full? Thanks!

Q: Hello, Is there a limitation on criminal liability with regard to dishonor of a cheque in the UAE?

In the UAE, cheque bounce is a very frequent problem faced by people during their span in the country. It is covered under the purview of Commercial Transactions Law, and legal implications/penalties can be financially severe and daunting for more “serious” offenses. Bounced cheque issues may arise in a variety of commercial transactions, including but not limited to, companies’ exchanges, bank loans, property rents or purchases, and individual transactions.

The UAE travel ban may be imposed on a person on various grounds, for instance, as the result of criminal offences, unpaid loans, breach of immigration laws or family matters. Implications of such a ban can be financially severe and daunting for the affected person. This article aims to give readers a clear understanding of what is the UAE travel ban, what are the grounds and procedures for its imposition and removal, how to check if the person is banned from travelling and other related topics.

An interview-format article covering the topic of loans and bounced cheques in the UAE. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW.

As the civil and commercial transactions in the UAE have been growing rapidly, and due to replacing cash with other financial instruments such as cheques for big amounts of money, this had caused some hiccups at times leading to criminal and civil consequences on the person who defaults on fulfilling obligations.

An interview-format article covering the topic of things to consider when leaving the UAE. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW.

يلعب الشيك دوراً مهماً في الحياة اليومية سواء في ميدان المعاملات التجارية أو في ميدان المعلامات المدنية باعتباره أداة وفاء والتزام تحل محل النقود في التعامل بين الافراد. ونظراً لهذه الأهمية فقد أصبح أكثر الأوراق التجارية انتشاراً وتداولاً بين الناس، على الرغم من حداثته نوعاً ما. فالشيك لم يبق كما كان في بداية عهده أداة لسحب الودائع المصرفية لحساب الساحب ذاته، بل أصبح أداة وفاء تحل محل النقود سواء على النطاق الداخلي بالنسبة للمعاملات التي يقوم بها الأفراد داخل الدولة فحسب وزادت أهميته.

This Decree establishes a specialised judicial system to hear rent disputes and develops the procedure for determination of such disputes through an expeditious and simple process for the purpose of realising social and economic stability for all persons involved with the real property rental and other related sectors.

This Law promulgates the Federal Penal Code (Criminal Law) of the United Arab Emirates. Crimes and chastisement punishments shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of this Law and other penal codes.

The provisions of this Decree by Law amend the Federal Law No. (18) of 1993 by replacing Clause (4) of Article (379) as well as Articles (600), (617), (641), (642), (643), (644), and adding new articles numbered (635) Bis, (641) Bis (1), (641) Bis (2), (641) Bis (3), (641) Bis (4), (643) Bis (1), (643) Bis (2), (644) Bis (1) and (644) Bis (2). The Decree-Law also repeals Articles (401), (402) and (403) of the Federal Law No. (3) of 1987.

The provisions of this Federal Decree-Law No. (31) of 2021 Promulgating the Crimes and Penalties Law, known as the "New UAE Penal Code", governs criminal actions in the United Arab Emirates. The New Penal Code repeals the previous UAE Penal Code (Federal Law No. (3) of 1987 Promulgating the Penal Code).