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5 available 5 • View allRecovering a small debt with a security cheque
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Q: Dear Sir,
I lent someone money of a small amount, only AED 4000.
Although I trust him and I know he was really in need, he issued blank-dated cheque signed by him and gave it to me as a security to repay me as promised by September last year.
It's been 6 months now, and I am calling this person to repay the money but he is not interested to pay me and not answering my calls and messages.
I know it is a small amount but for me who has a family back in my country, I really need the money for my obligations also. Please advise me what actions I must take to recover my money.
he told me before not to encash the cheque because he already closed the account, but then he is not returning my calls anymore.
How can I recover my money? Can I file a police complaint against him?

Mar 23, 2018
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Recovering an amount of money lent to an acquaintance without a guarantee
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Q: I live in the UAE and have lent a large sum of money to an acquaintance. I did not take any signature on the documents, however, I have in the past sent her a formal email and also have chats asking for the money back.
The person is constantly making excuses and does not seem to have any intention of paying.
What action can I take?

Jul 1, 2021
296
Claiming back money lent to the manager
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Q: Good afternoon Sir,
Kindly help me regarding my problem.
I lent my loan to my manager since 2015. He took AED 100000, and he is not giving it back. I have all the evidence for that.
What to do, can I go to the police? Kindly guide me.

Sep 19, 2017
744
How to recover money lent to a colleague with just voice messages as proof?
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Q: I lent AED 4000 to a colleague of mine. He didn't return them. I also have information that he borrowed from other people but didn't return as well.
As proof, I have voice messages of him saying how much money he owes me and I have his passport and Emirates ID.
What is the procedure I should take and how much money will it cost?
Thank you very much.

Jun 15, 2022
244
How to claim back money loaned to a friend only with Whatsapp as an evidence?




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Q: I lent a friend AED 50k with WhatsApp messages proving it.
He was supposed to pay me back a month ago (also evidence in WhatsApp for an agreed-upon return date) and still hasn't.
What can be done legally?
What kind of potential consequences would the person face if the court finds him guilty?





Sep 18, 2022
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Laws & Regulations
3 available 3 • View allFederal Law No. (5) of 1985 On the Civil Transactions Law of the United Arab Emirates 96
The provisions of this law, promulgating UAE Civil Code, govern the civil transactions in the United Arab Emirates. The commercial transactions remain subject to the laws and regulations applicable in their regard.
Dec 15, 1985
148350
Federal Law No. (11) of 1992 Concerning Issuance of the Civil Procedures Code 42
The law promulgates UAE Civil Procedures Code (Civil Procedure Law) which governs civil procedures in the United Arab Emirates, including the prosecution before the courts, litigation and execution.
Feb 24, 1992
75285
Federal Law No. (10) of 1992 On Evidence in Civil and Commercial Transactions 14
The provisions of this law On Evidence in Civil and Commercial Transactions (Law of Evidence) govern evidence in civil and commercial disputes in the UAE.
Jan 15, 1992
19086

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Can the new owner of an apartment increase my rent if it is against RERA Index? 0
Hi
I'm a tenant of an apartment and a new owner has purchased the apartment. I would like to know:
1. Should I revise the Ejari by canceling the previous one and applying for a new one?
2. My current rent is 35% less than the current market value. Can the new owner change the rent as per the market value, or he still has to follow the RERA Index calculator for a new contract?
Nov 19, 2023
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I agreed with my landlord to increase the rent 10% I pay in cash. Should I insist on changing the contract? 0
I'm staying in JLT in a house with a rent of AED 140,000 per year. The lease starts on 1st Sep '23 and expires on 31st Aug '24.
The landlord sent me a legal notice from the Dubai Courts in mid-Sep '23, giving me 1-year notice to vacate the house as he plans to sell the house. The notice was received by me through email from the court.
He claims the email notice sent by the court is not valid till I receive it by courier via Aramex for my physical signature. Can you please confirm if this is true?
The landlord is now ready to let me stay in this house for two more years. He has proposed that we maintain the existing lease agreement and Ejari. However, I should pay him AED 14,000 in cash (10% increment).
We will sign a separate paper document wherein we will agree that I will further rent increase of 10% (10% on (140,000+14,000)) on 1st Sep'24 when my current lease expires.
Should I insist on making a fresh written contract with the higher rent (140,000+14,000=154,000)?
Nov 18, 2023
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Is it possible to terminate a labor contract before the end of the two-year term? 0
Hello.
I have been with my employer for 15 months, and my employment contract is for two years.
Is it possible to terminate the contract before the end of the two-year term?
Nov 24, 2023
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I have signed Form F and got the mortgage but the seller is in breach. What to do? 0
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I have signed the MOU Form F since July 2023 and we prepared all the papers and the loan from my end on 23/8/2023.
When I went to DLD for the transfer, the seller had registration issues and asked for some papers to be provided as the property is under the company not an individual.
Since that time, we have kept renewing the MOU every month in the hope of finalizing but I am not seeing any progress.
So I am asking about legal action as I already got a bank mortgage and started paying as well but not seeing any progress from the seller.
So I need to ask the following:
1. If my MOU expired on 20.11.2023, can I file a complaint on 20 or after a couple of days like 23?
2. What will happen in terms of 10%? Will it be returned and what about the fees paid to the bank like mortgage fees, evaluation, and cancellation of loan? Will the EMI payment be compensated by the seller?
3. What is your advice?
Thanks
Nov 16, 2023
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