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3 available 3 • View allClaiming pending payments from a contractor



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Q: Hello !!
I have a query about a payment not getting released by a Contractor for last 1& half year.
What should we do?




May 20, 2020
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A contractor breaches his obligations of apartment renovation. What to do?
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Q: Dear sir/madam,
I engaged a general contractor to help renovate my apartment. It has now been over 4 months. I have major issues with the bathrooms (leaks, incorrect installation). In addition, he has used real cheap quality material which is scratched and has a horrible finish.
Finally, I have a long list of items still not complete. He has been promising for the past 3 weeks that someone will come to review and correct but no one has come and every day I have a new excuse.
I paid him 90% of the money as he talked a good game. I would welcome some advice on the best course of action to move forward.

Apr 10, 2022
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Filing civil case to recover security cheque for unjust enrichment
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Q: I have signed a contract with a contractor to carry out AC works where the owner of the company has paid me cash with a payment voucher and he asked to provide a security deposit cheque.
My scope of work was supposed to be finished in 45 days but delayed due to civil works for more than 4 months, in the interim we have continued to work and finished the works and started the equipment.
Our final bill is linked with authority approvals which cannot be accomplished without civil works. I have asked the contractor to pay the VAT and amount for variation which he failed to do so.
After 4 months the contractor called to resume the works where I have rejected as he failed to fulfil the contractual obligations. I've written a letter to the owner that I will take legal action if he misuses the cheque.
The owner deposited my security cheque and filed a case. If I file a civil case against the owner, am I entitled to get losses incurred due to damaging my relation with the bank and other legal expenses?

Nov 10, 2018
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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
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Federal Law No. (18) of 1993 Issuing the Commercial Transactions Law 19
This Law applies to merchants, as well as to all acts of commerce carried out in the UAE by any person even though he be not a trader. Commercial matters regarding which specific Federal laws are issued shall be subject to the provisions of such laws, and to the provisions hereof which do not contradict with said laws.
Sep 7, 1993
33059
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
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Can you go to Dubai Courts and check a civil case with an arrest warrant for unpaid loan? 1
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My husband lost his job 6 years back and he has not been able to find a job.
He got a loan from a bank and they filed a civil case. We also came to know he has a standing warrant of arrest.
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I have been involved in a few criminal cases since 2017, but all of them were cleared by this year. I have obtained release letters for all the cases from the public prosecution office through an online portal.
Recently, I also received my residence visa. After the visa process was completed, I applied for a PCC online. However, the request was rejected.
I contacted the 901 office, and they advised me to visit the CID. I arranged for a power of attorney to be granted along with all the necessary documents to update the system.
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Up to how much should I claim, and would this be a realistic amount for me to "win"?
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What are the charges to open an execution file in Sharjah for a divorce case and how much time will it take to execute the court order?
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