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3 available 3 • View allThe settlement of a bounced cheque case and removing a travel ban
Q: Dear sir/madam,
I have 3 checks amounting to 13980.00 AED bounced by my real estate but under a single case reference number.
There is a cheque bounce case since 2020 before the new law. The discussions with the third party were unsuccessful.
My concern is:
1. How much should I pay to remove my travel ban?
2. Will they collect my passport when I am paying?
3. Should I go to the police station in-person or someone can do it for me?
4. Will there be an arrest?
The cheque was from my SAIF zone company account and when it bounced, I closed the account. So the check bounce was on the grounds of a closed account.
Jul 6, 2022
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Bounced cheque case for defaulting on loan payments
Q: Hi.
I have a case filed against me by the bank last month end for failing to pay 2 EMIs.
I have been unemployed since April 2017 and have managed to pay my EMIs from the settlement I received from my previous company and some other EMIs by borrowing money from friends and families.
I have not been able to find suitable employment during this time and I have AED 52,000 to pay the bank (the original amount being AED 254,000).
The cheque bounced by the bank is for an amount of AED 77,100.00. My overdue EMI is AED 9,800, while my outstanding is AED 52,000. The 4-year loan will finish tenure by July 2019.
Before the case was registered by the bank, I had emailed them (also spoke with their rep) to give me a loan deferment, however, they chose not to respond.
Please advise on the next possible actions. I still have not received any calls from any legal authorities. Will I have to face jail term or deportation?
Jan 20, 2019
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Negotiating with the banks for restructuring payment plans
Q: I am a British man who lived in Dubai for 13 years and had a successful career in senior director roles. However, in Jan, I was made redundant from my last job and at the same time, my divorce was finalized at the Dubai Courts.
My ex-wife was awarded a large sum, back payments from when divorce was filed in 2016, monthly maintenance for our child...etc. As I was unable to pay this in one sum, my ex-wife court ordered all my money and blocked me from leaving Dubai.
As I was redundant, I was unable to cancel work visa and get a new job. With no monies and no way to pay my liabilities for the bank loan and credit cards, I was stranded. In July, we settled and my travel ban was lifted before the banks moved in.
I now have an opportunity to return to Dubai but I need to negotiate with the financial institutions and other parties to ensure safe passage back. I need legal advice on how to do this, what steps need to be taken and I need payment plans to be set after starting a new role.
Oct 11, 2018
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Legal blog
5 available 5 • View allUAE Travel Ban: What You Need to Know
The UAE travel ban may be imposed on a person on various grounds, for instance, as the result of criminal offences, unpaid loans, breach of immigration laws or family matters. Implications of such a ban can be financially severe and daunting for the affected person. This article aims to give readers a clear understanding of what is the UAE travel ban, what are the grounds and procedures for its imposition and removal, how to check if the person is banned from travelling and other related topics.
May 6, 2024
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The Consequences of Job Loss and Defaulting on Financial Liabilities
The management of individual financial affairs is crucial and all the actions must be weighed down while committing to any financial liability. Whether it's job loss that may have lead to financial failure or the opposite, one must be aware of the personal liability which will not diminish by paying fines for cheque bounce cases. There are two major types of liabilities, criminal liability and civil liability. Each has its own significance, hence, must be dealt with accordingly.
Feb 12, 2019
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Bounced Cheques in the UAE: What You Need to Know in 2024
In the UAE, cheque bounce is a very frequent problem faced by people during their span in the country. It is covered under the purview of Commercial Transactions Law, and legal implications/penalties can be financially severe and daunting for more “serious” offenses. Bounced cheque issues may arise in a variety of commercial transactions, including but not limited to, companies’ exchanges, bank loans, property rents or purchases, and individual transactions.
Oct 15, 2024
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Procedures of the Rental Dispute Settlement Center in Dubai
The relationship between tenants and landlords is regulated in Dubai by Law No. 33 of 2008 Concerning the Relationship Between Landlords and Tenants in the Emirate of Dubai. The arising rental disputes are referred to Rental Disputes Settlement Centre (“RDSC”) created by Decree No. 26 of 2013 to reconcile between the parties and reach an amicable settlement or seek a final judgment issued and enforced by the RDSC.
Oct 20, 2018
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Bounced Cheque Cases & Cheque Execution in Dubai as per the New Law
What shall I do if I have a bounced cheque? You need to contact your lawyer as soon as possible to issue a travel ban against the person who issued the bounced cheque. It should be noted that time plays a very important role in bounced cheque cases.
Aug 15, 2022
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Laws & Regulations
2 available 2 • View allFederal Law No. (5) of 1985 On the Civil Transactions Law of the United Arab Emirates
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. (11) of 1992 Concerning Issuance of the Civil Procedures Code
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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View allإمكانية المطالبة بالمستحقات العمالية بناءً على الراتب الفعلي وليس المكتوب في العقد
السلام عليكم،
أعمل في شركة في العين مند ثلاث سنوات ونصف "منها سنة وعشرة أشهر إقامة تابعة للشركة" وما تبقى كنت أعمل بالإعارة من شركة أخرى. راتبي في عقد العمل 500 درهم ولكن راتبي الفعلي 2500 درهم.
هل يحق لي المطالبة قانونًا على حسب الراتب الفعلي؟
وهل فترة العمل بالإعارة تدخل ضمن أيام المستحقات؟
علمًا بأنني أستلم راتبي بشكل مباشر بإيصال قبض من الشركة، وراتب العقد (500) أستلمه بنكيًا أو عبر فروع الأنصاري.
Jul 17, 2023
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Mold in apartment due to construction fault: Can I get compensation?
Hi everyone,
I rent an apartment. After two days in the apartment, water started leaking from the ceiling.
It turned out to be a fault in the building's construction, which caused condensation in the false ceilings. When the panels were demolished, it was found that they were all full of mold.
The building manager has started work, but the apartment is no longer habitable.
Should the landlord compensate me for the lack of peaceful enjoyment of the property?
Jul 17, 2023
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New owner in Dubai with no Ejari and previous tenant: What are his rights?
Dear Sir/Madam,
I recently purchased a studio flat in Dubai that was previously tenanted under a Tenancy Contract from November 2022 to November 2023.
However, there is no registered Ejari to establish a tenant-landlord relationship in the Dubai Government record.
The previous landlord had given the tenant a year's notice to vacate the flat, which was given six months ago. Now that I have purchased the flat, I have asked the tenant to replace the cheques, but she has refused to cooperate.
Can you please advise me on whether I am obligated to continue the Tenancy Agreement signed by the previous owner, given the absence of an Ejari?
Alternatively, when can I tell her to vacate the flat, or do I have to wait until November 2023?
Secondly, I would like to know if I need to serve the tenant with an eviction notice again to vacate the flat. If so, for how long is the remaining period valid, or do I need to issue a new eviction notice of one year?
I would appreciate your prompt response.
Many thanks!
Kind Regards,
Apr 11, 2023
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My company is asking us to work 9 hours this Ramadan. What can we do?
My company is asking us to do 9 hrs. duty this Ramadan starting last 8th of April 2023 without overtime pay.
And no one from my colleagues wants to complain as they are scared of what might happen.
Just today, my showroom manager is asking me to extend until 12 pm when I started my duty from 10 am and I am fasting.
What can I do?
Apr 13, 2023
547
Issuing a legal notice for non-payment and false accusations by a client
Hello,
We would like to issue and send a notice/legal notice to one of our clients for none payment of dues and false accusations.
How can this be done?
Apr 15, 2023
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