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4 available 4 • View allResponsibility of a pet owner for the nuisance caused to others
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Q: Hello, this morning I went to a park with my three dogs and let two off the leash.
My dogs ran barking towards a jogger, who got scared and ran towards me. After that, he called the police and took a picture of me and my car. The picture of me, he deleted then directly. Afterwards, I left with my dogs.
What could happen in this case? Is he able to do anything to me with the police?
What if my dog bites someone? What are the possible consequences?
In my tenancy contract, nothing is mentioned regarding pets, but my landlord approved my dogs. If my neighbour complains about barking, is there anything which could happen?
What is required to hold someone liable for verbal sexual harassment if nothing has been recorded or no witness was there?
Thank you,
Marie

Sep 28, 2017
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Right action against nuisance cause by noisy neighbours
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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.

May 10, 2020
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How can I stop the nuisance caused by neighbours hitting our windows with ball? 

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Q: In our building, there is a play area that is all in glazed windows, all my windows overlook the playing field.
We have a sign that says you can’t play football and cricket, but everyone ignores playing football and randomly hit our windows. I’m always scared of fear, burned my hand 3 times when cooking and ironing.
The security guards asked them to take the balls, but the parents gave the children other balls, and so on every day.
The security guards were tired of asking and then they were completely ignored, I called the police myself, but they didn’t come more than once, but called once.
My son while doing lessons is also frightened by hitting the ball against glass. I asked the office of the security manager. It turns out no one will help.


Feb 13, 2023
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Is it illegal to capture a video and report someone's bad behavior to his employer?


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Q: Is it illegal to report someone's bad behavior to his employer in the UAE?
He's making too much noise late at night causing a disturbance to another room outside the company's premises.
I will take a video of their loud activity and email it to the HR of his employer.



Nov 1, 2023
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Laws & Regulations
1 available 1 • 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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I have a labor case that has been ruled in my favor. I filed an execution case & the employer paid the outstanding balance to the court.
I requested disbursement and this has been accepted. I have given the court my IBAN & account info.
How long does disbursement take?
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When to execute a final labor judgment and how does it cost? 0
Dear Sir/Madam,
I just received a final labor judgment. Is there a time frame within which I must start the execution file?
And how many days do I have after the verdict date to start the execution file?
Finally, please provide a quote for managing the execution process from start to finish.
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Can I pay the fine to close a credit card if the bank asks for huge amount to settle? 0
Dear Team,
I have an issue with my credit card, which was issued in 2013 and I used the same till 2018, all the payments had done on time.
Unfortunately, last time in 2018, I was troubled by a financial crisis. Due to the same, I had some amount pending on my credit card, and in 2018, I went to my home country as I lost my job.
This year, two months back, I came back to UAE. Now the bank team is asking for a huge amount for the settlement.
Could you please advise me on how to close this case with the fine by the court?
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Can I claim my labor rights if my employer did not renew my contract? 0
I am a doctor by profession, and my contract with my company was valid till June 2023.
Last year in September 2022, I canceled my company visa to apply for Golden Visa. After stamping my Golden Visa, my company didn't provide me with a new contract.
My question is can I continue working without a new contract?
Do I have any rights or claim of my unpaid salaries from the court in such a scenario?
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Can we vacate the tenant after purchasing a new flat in Dubai? 0
Hi,
I bought a flat in April in Dubai with my husband. The flat has a tenant with a rental contract from the previous owner.
The tenancy contract expires in June. The tenant has previously committed to leave and now wants to stay.
1. Can we force the tenant to leave as per previous confirmations?
2. If we can't make the tenant leave, can we modify the contract (rent, number of cheques, etc) because we did not sign the original contract?
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I got an offer letter from another company. I want the immediate cancellation paper before 20th April.
I don't have time to submit my notice period registration. What should I do?
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During the notice period, is an employee allowed to take sick leave? 0
Hello,
During the notice period, is an employee allowed to take sick leave? If not, can the employer deduct the sick leave from the employee’s end-of-service benefits?
Additionally, what is the legal basis for this? Specifically, which law or ministerial decision governs this matter?
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Can I request reopening a civil case if the judgment was in my absence due to sending notices to the wrong address? 0
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Claim amount: 400,000
Paid: 65,000
Reason: Commercial agreement of supply
Emirate: Ajman
This case was registered in 2022. The judgment was in my absence, as notices were sent to the wrong address.
I was sent to jail. I made a down payment, bailed, and paid some more amount as installments. The total paid amount is AED 65000.
Now, again, an arrest warrant is issued as I did not pay the remaining 335,000 of the claim.
According to me, I had to pay only this amount because the executioner made a wrong claim, not as per the genuine claim.
So I want to reopen the case file.
I want the court to reinvestigate and start the case from scratch.
1) How can I make that request?
2) What documents are required?
3) Chances of reopening of case?
4) Cancellation of arrest warrant
Please guide me in detail, as I will do everything myself, as I cannot afford a lawyer right now.
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I booked a hotel stay for Eid through a travel agency and it was canceled two days before Eid. What to do? 0
I booked a hotel stay for Eid through a travel agency two weeks before Eid. The travel agency confirmed the booking on payment.
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They offered alternative hotels that didn’t match the original property. I suggested some properties, and they couldn’t arrange them, or they asked for further payment, so I didn’t book anything through them.
What are my rights to a refund and compensation, as I had to book other arrangements separately at a significantly higher cost due to the last-minute prices?
It also caused significant emotional distress, less than 24 hours before the holiday. To which authority can a complaint be made in case of an unsatisfactory outcome?
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How can I renew my Ejari if the landlord hasn’t signed the new contract? 0
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I have been here for 3 years now and paid the increased amount (as per the agreement) for the 4th year.
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I need to renew my Ejari; however, how can I do it without the landlord's signature?
I have all the previous contracts signed by both parties, along with the Ejari for those contracts.
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I rented out a machine that burst into flames at the worksite. Can I claim compensation? 0
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Tenant damaged property, deposit insufficient; how to claim compensation? 0
Hello,
A tenant damaged the property I recently purchased upon their eviction, and the security deposit does not cover all of the damages.
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Is it legal for a landlord to cut DEWA before the rental court verdict? 0
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