Q: Hi, It's been 3 months that I moved to this apartment. But the neighbours are noisy that I feel the ceiling will collapse. I complained to the security, to the real estate agency and I even called the police. Nothing changed! I asked the agency to change the flat for me or to fine the neighbours; they completely stopped replying to my calls or emails. What can I do? Please, I’m desperate.

Q: Earlier on this year one of the 25 foot Palm Trees in my garden was blown down in the high winds, luckily this Palm Tree did not hit the house or do any major damage. The reason for the tree blowing down was that the inside trunk had been eaten away by some kind of insects.At the time I raised my concern to the landlord that the other palm trees could be infected as well. A few weeks ago, I got the Palm Trees cleaned and one of the other trees has had half the trunk eaten away by insects. Now this tree could also potentially fall down in high winds.I have asked the Landlord if he could arrange for taking this tree down and remove it, but he says this is covered under garden maintenance and it is my responsibility.I must admit I was quite surprised that the Landlord took this attitude, as the tree could potentially fall on his property or the neighbours!Please let me know in cases for removals of trees from the garden, who is responsible for this, the Landlord or the tenant?

Q: Hi Lawyers, I badly need some help with regards to my tenancy contract in Sharjah. Basically, I am staying in my current apartment for almost a year now (I just renewed last June 2017 for my 2nd year contract). However, recently there was a new tenant who moved into the same floor with us (just a few units away from my unit). To cut the story short their kids are making noise on our floor. I have reported the issue to the building management which they took action, however, after few months the kids are starting to make noises again which really are affecting our privacy. Now, I have finally decided to cancel my contract with the company and I was hoping I can do it in a legal way. Will I get a penalty for doing this? Also, will I be able to take back my post dated check with them? I was thinking maybe moving to a new unit (1 bedroom) in the same building or whatever the company can offer. Thank you in advance.

Q: Are there any rules and regulations in Abu Dhabi that forbid the tenants to create disturbing sounds such as drilling, and other maintenance-related jobs on the weekends at their homes? I can not find any resources online. I appreciate it if someone could provide an answer.

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I have a Russian-Lebanese neighbor, a lady who consistently slams her door so loudly that it makes me uneasy in my living room. This has been happening for over a year. I reported it to the building supervisor and the manager, but they are all Arabs and have been siding with this lady. If I decide to file a case, what kind of proof can I legally gather for the noise she makes? I've heard that video recording is not legal without permission. Is audio recording permissible as proof? I am leaving the building because of this daily disturbance and would like to know if I can include an inconvenience claim with it.

Q: Dear Lawyers, Is it legal for a landlord in Sharjah to terminate your lease contract after only one month due to some tenants not liking the smell of your cooking? Additionally, is it legal for the notice to vacate to be only 25 days? Furthermore, can they charge you rent for the number of days until you provide SEWA Clearance? How can I lodge a complaint against this landlord in Sharjah?

Q: Hello, My neighbors on the upper floor are causing noise throughout the day, almost 24/7. They keep dragging furniture, dropping heavy objects, and slamming doors. The property manager was not very helpful, and I cannot sleep or take power naps. I sleep when they do and wake up when they wake up. Also, there are 6 family members in a one-bedroom apartment in Dubai.

Q: I live in a townhouse with a shared wall with my neighbors. They are constantly doing construction work and constantly drilling on the shared wall. They said it will last for 2 months, working 6 days a week. It is driving us crazy, and there is no way to live this way, and I have to work from home. I am very stressed. What is the immediate solution, please?

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