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6 available 6 • View allLetter required for property loan clearance
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Q: I own an apartment in Dubai and on the Title Deed I have my name and that of my daughter who is a minor. I have approached a bank for an equity release against the apt and the bank has asked me to get a court permission allowing me to get the loan since there is a minor.
I have approached the personal status court and the judge asked me to prepare a personal statement of my position, etc and to include the reason why I need the money and what I plan to do with the money.
On the personal statement I put “The purpose that I am applying for this loan is because I would like to use the money towards the continued education of my daughter as she attends university in the United States to obtain a Bachelor’s degree which takes 4 years and part of the application process is to show proof of funds in order to pay for university as a pre-requisite in the application process.”
My question is my reasoning ok for the Personal Status Court or should I put something else on my personal statement?

Jul 23, 2017
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The developer is delaying the issuance of the title deed


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Q: It has been more than one year since I have made full payment for a ready to move in property. The developer has not given a date for issuing me the title deed.
I complained to DLD. However, they told me that the developer has already been issued a fine, and now I have to take the matter to court.
I have all the required documents to verify the above said.
I want to know the following:
1) Can I sue the developer and ask him for compensation for the delay in issuing the title deed?
2) Can the developer charge me service charges when the title deed is still not issued?
3) How much (approximately) would it cost me to take the matter to court? Is it possible to have outside of the court settlement?



Oct 21, 2020
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How to obtain the NOC from a developer after paying full price of property


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Q: I purchased a flat located in JBR in the secondary market. The developers have not released NOC and make themselves extremely difficult to reach.
Without NOC I cannot register the property in DLD. What are my rights? I paid 100% upfront.



Feb 25, 2021
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When can the buyer get the title deed of a purchased property?
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Q: When purchasing an apartment directly from the developer (not a re-sale) in the UAE, is it improper to ask the developer for the property's title deed?
Does a title deed even exist at that time?
Or is the first time a title deed is issued for a property is by the time a property is first sold from a developer to a buyer?

Aug 25, 2021
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Inability to handover an apartment to the buyer upon developer's delay. What to do?
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Q: Dear sir/madam,
I signed MOU to sell my apartment without using the DLD portal. It is vacant on transfer. I was expecting to receive my apartment from the developer but, as usual, they are behind on delivery.
I decided not to sell the property as I have nowhere to go. I offered the buyer 90,000 AED compensation, but the buyer insisted on 10% which amounts to 380,000 AED. I received a 7-day notarized warning to pay 10% of the contract.
To my knowledge, DLD will not accept MOU without using their portal. Will the civil court accept this type of case? Can I fight the case based under force majeure, because I use an electric wheelchair to move around (people of determination), and the new apartment when ready is too small?
The notarized warning letter stated that I received a deposit check, but I did not receive it. I did not provide a deposit check either.
Your opinion is highly appreciated!

Aug 23, 2022
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Can the bank file a civil case against me for a property?
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Q: Please advise if the bank is filing a civil case regarding a property.

Aug 25, 2023
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Laws & Regulations
2 available 2 • View allLaw No. (13) of 2008 Regulating the Interim Property Register in the Emirate of Dubai 1
This Law establishes interim property register in which sale contracts, off-plan sales, and other off-plan legal dispositions of real property are registered prior to inclusion in the property register maintained by Dubai Land Department.
Aug 14, 2008
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Executive Council Resolution No. (6) of 2010 Approving the Implementing Bylaw of Law No. (13) of 2008 Regulating the Interim Property Register in the Emirate of Dubai 3
This Resolution approves the Implementing Bylaw of Law No. (13) of 2008 Regulating the Interim Property Register in the Emirate of Dubai.
Feb 14, 2010
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I am a company owner In Shams free zone of 50 per cent share and have a partner visa. My partner was a Russian who went to Russia and died.
When I went to the free zone to cancel my visa and close the company, they have asked me to get his attested death certificate and NOC from his heirs.
The problem I am facing is his family doesn’t want to give the death certificate nor they want to give NOC. Now my resident visa validity is over and I am on fine every day.
Neither the free zone is cooperating nor the partner's family. What is the other way I can cancel my visa and close the company?
Can someone guide me, please?
Apr 19, 2021
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How the objection of a client be dealt with after being notified for termination by DLD? 0
I have been notified by DLD that I am in breach of an off-plan sales agreement, and the developer wishes to terminate the agreement.
The date on the notice is March 9, 2021, and I received it from the developer on March 11, 2021. The notice says I have 30 days "from the date of being notified" to make the outstanding payment.
On the termination notice from DLD, a list of objections is present. One of the objections states that the developer must hand over the final SPA to me.
In this case, I have not received the final SPA from the developer. I made an objection in writing to the DLD pointing this fact out and sent it via email, and received a confirmation of the same from DLD by return e-mail on April 6, 2021.
30 days from March 9th is April 8th, or from March 11th is April 10th. Does the developer have to respond to my objection before the DLD will allow them to terminate the agreement?
In this case, will the time I have to make the payment be extended by any period?
Apr 19, 2021
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Opening a trustee with wife and signing a postnuptial agreement 0
I would like to open a trustee with my wife and sign a postnuptial agreement.
Apr 19, 2021
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Closing a business while the local service agent is not reachable 0
Hi,
We have a professional services license (2 partners) + 1 local service agent registered with DED, Dubai.
The partners wish to close the business because of unavoidable circumstances. We wish to proceed with all the necessary paperwork for cancellation.
Unfortunately, the local service agent is not available. We have been trying to connect to him multiple times but have not been able to reach him.
The due date for the renewal of the company is coming up and we want to proceed with all the paperwork for cancellation prior to that.
Kindly advise us about the options if the local service agent is unavailable.
Apr 19, 2021
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Returning to the UAE to run business after being convicted with a crime 0
Hi,
I want some information regarding my uncle. He was arrested in November 2015 and was in prison until 13 June 2016 when he was deported to Pakistan.
The reason for the arrest was that my uncle had his own business in Sharjah and he was involved in a case where his employee accused him of attacking him and other allegations. He was arrested and convicted.
He needs to reenter the country as he has his business in Sharjah but I believe he is blacklisted/banned. How can I find out if he is blacklisted/banned and how can it be removed to allow my uncle to reenter the country and take over his business?
Is there any way of helping to resolve this issue?
I know that if he enters on a visa, he could be arrested at the airport, and don’t want that to happen.
Thank you!
Apr 5, 2021
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View allCan a debt agency access AECB reports without consent for a 15-year-old closed case? 0
Dear Respected Lawyers,
Subject: Request for Legal Advice Regarding Unlawful Practices by a Debt Collection Agency
I would greatly appreciate your advice and guidance regarding a troubling issue my colleague is facing with a collection agency.
The company has been contacting the employer, urging them to ask my colleague to get in touch with them regarding a supposed liability.
This claim is related to a 15-year-old closed dispute with a bank credit card, and the issue seems to stem from outdated and inaccurate information on the AECB report.
Our main concerns are as follows:
Unauthorized Access: The company is accessing her AECB report without her consent. She has never given permission for them to retrieve or view her personal financial information.
How is it possible for a third-party agency to openly access and track AECB reports, especially for a dispute that was resolved 15 years ago?
Apr 8, 2025
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I was evicted from my apartment to be sold but it was gifted and rented at a higher price. What can I do? 0
I was evicted from my apartment after living there for five years. My landlord informed me a year in advance that the lease would not be renewed because he intended to sell the property.
Prior to this, he attempted to impose a rent increase that was not compliant with RERA regulations, which I refused to accept. He then served me with an official Dubai Court eviction notice, citing the need to take back the property for sale.
Five months after I moved out, I discovered the property was rented out at a much higher price. Upon further investigation, I found that the ownership was transferred as a "Gift" rather than a sale.
This makes it seem like the eviction was only to raise the rent rather than a genuine need to sell.
Do I have a valid case for wrongful eviction against my landlord?
Also, under Dubai law, does transferring ownership as a "Gift" hold the same legal grounds as selling in justifying eviction?
Dec 18, 2024
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Can I file a case for cyberbullying or defamation after my ex-wife's abusive messages? 0
Hello,
My ex-wife has abused me in chat and called me the following: illiterate, beggar, and said that I don’t have [------].
She called me a bad parent and a bad son.
Can I file a cyberbullying, defamation, or abuse case against her? What are my options?
Jan 3, 2025
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I invested money in a business but my partner is removing me out from partnership. Can I pursue legal action? 0
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I'm an Irish citizen and a resident of the United Kingdom. I got investment fraud in Dubai. I invested money into a business with a Pakistani national guy in March 2024 via bank transfer into his business account.
Now he's giving back the money which I invested in business after 9 months. He's preparing a letter from a local lawyer to kick me out of the business. I do not have any other option than to take out at least my money.
But it's unfair to me that he used my money in business and took all the advantage.
Some people say to me that if you claim money or take legal action against him, it will take too much time and I need to travel to Dubai to appear in court because it is a civil matter. But I'm not a resident.
How can I follow the civil case there?
That's why my partner knows that I can not do anything and this case keeps running long time and in the end nothing happens. But I'm thinking that I will submit a complaint through my embassy and I also have a solicitor in the United Kingdom.
Dec 24, 2024
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Seeking justice and compensation for wife's loss due to medical negligence during childbirth 0
Dear Lawyers,
My relative lost his wife during childbirth due to clear medical negligence, as stated in the report from the DHA medical committee.
He had to relocate to India due to the situation and is currently working there.
Please guide us on the steps to take for justice and compensation.
Dec 19, 2024
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