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11 available 11 • View allDealing with a court letter for a bounced rental cheque
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Q: Dear Attorney Ahmed,
Today I have received an Arabic letter from Dubai Courts and this is in connection with my bounced cheque two weeks ago.
I am residing in this real estate for 13 years and I used to pay one cheque in regards of payment, but I can say that in 12 years of making payments with them, this month only is delayed because of our salary delay.
Please advise what would be my case against this letter in Arabic from Dubai Courts.

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Q: What could be consequences if my rental cheque is returned?
Do I have 2-3 months after the date of the cheque to arrange the necessary amount?
What is the worst case scenario for me?

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Requesting a grace period before eviction for bounced cheque
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Q: Dear Sir,
We have a tenancy contract from January this year for a villa in Springs. The rent was to be paid in 2 cheques, out of which we have paid one and the 2nd cheque was dishonoured due to financial trouble.
My husband is currently in custody for some bank related case and my son is on his own at the house. The landlord sent us 30 days' notice through notary that expired yesterday.
Can the landlord evict us from the property because we are not in a situation to pay till my husband is out of the legal trouble?
We have applied for his bail but the landlord is not ready to cooperate.
What is the process for them to get the house evicted because our intention is to pay them but we need some time? Can you guide us, please?
The problem is every other day the landlord comes and harasses my son by knocking on the door and calling every day.

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Q: I had to evacuate the apartment due to a case filed by my landlord in RDC in March 2018 on unpaid rent of AED 30,000. The keys were handed over to RDC.
I am going through severe financial issues and it is very difficult for me to arrange the said amount. The landlord has also filed a case of bounced cheque.
What remedies do I have as my financial situation is quite stressed to get rid of this case?

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Changing the punishment of a cheque case to fine in Ajman


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Q: What about cheque bounce case in emirate of Ajman?
I have 6 rental cheques total worth 18000. The case is in Ajman police station.
Can I pay the fine and renew my visa because my visa has expired?



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س: السلام عليكم،
لدي استشارة قانونية بخصوص إيجار شقة.
استأجرت شقة من مالك بناية بعقد لمدة سنة ولم أستطع الوفاء بآخر دفعة وارتد الشيك الخاص بها.
طلبت من الشركة المسؤولة عن إيجار الشقة تقسيط الشيك وأبقى في الشقة، رفضت وطلبت مني إخلاء الشقة بدون أخذ أي أغراض منها.
أخذت الملابس والأشياء الضرورية وبقيت جميع الأغراض في الشقة. أخبروني أني أستطيع أخذ الأغراض في حال سداد قيمة الشيك.
حصلت ظروف واستمر الحال لأكثر من سنة ولم يتصل بي أي شخص من قبل الشركة إلا بعد سنتين تقريبًا بحجة عدم مقدرتهم على التواصل معي.
الآن يطالبونني بسداد قيمة الإيجار عن سنتين!
علمًا بأنني لم أسكن في الشقة طيلة هذه الفترة. ما الحل؟
لدي ما يثبت أنني لم أشغل الشقة؛ مثل فاتورة الكهرباء التي لا يوجد فيها أي مبلغ لأنها لم تستخدم منذ ذلك الوقت.
طلب مني المكتب إخلاء الشقة من الأغراض، ولكني أخشى حين أخلي الشقة الآن أن يكون ذلك بمثابة إثبات أني كنت أستخدمها!
أفيدوني باستشارتكم.
لكم مني جزيل الشكر!

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How to reduce the amount of rent after job loss due to COVID-19
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Q: My mom has a case filed by our old real estate company.
She lost her job and her sister during the Covid pandemic. Now, she found a new job and is trying to apply for an employment visa but she got rejected because of the existence of a court case.
Is there any way to reduce the amount?
Is amnesty an option we can take?
What are her options?

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My tenant's cheque has bounced twice. How can I recover the outstanding amount?




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Q: Hi,
I need legal advice.
My tenant's cheque has bounced twice.
What is the legal process, timeframe, and estimated professional fee to recover the outstanding rental amount?





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Can I rent a new flat in Sharjah if I have an unuresolved rental dispute previously?


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Q: Hello,
I'm just looking for information related to rent disputes.
A year ago, I had a real estate dispute in Sharjah and I agreed to make payments in installments with the landlord.
Due to my financial situation, I still have not cleared the outstanding amount.
I've ended up living in a small partition, luckily I have found people who can share the cost If I want to lease a new flat in Sharjah.
But I'm not sure if I can still rent a flat under my name while the previous rental dispute is not closed.
Am I able to rent a new flat under my name?
Your righteous advice is highly appreciated.
Thanks



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Can I claim bounced check penalties if the tenant has left the building?

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Q: Dear Questioner,
I am a landlord. My tenant has vacated the apartment and her rent was paid in full before she vacated.
Since living there for 5 years, she had 4 bounced cheques due to an irregular signature, and not lack of funds.
Can I claim the penalty fees for these 4 bounced cheques even though she no longer lives in the building? If so, how do I recoup the money?


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3 available 3 • View allDecree No. (26) of 2013 Concerning the Rent Disputes Settlement Centre in the Emirate of Dubai 0
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.
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