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8 available 8 • View allCan the bank still hold the EOSB even after providing documents of the new job?
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Q: I have been regularly paying my monthly installments until I lost my job and I know that the bank will deduct the amount from my EOSB until I get a new job.
When I got my new job and processed all the documents like my visa and EID, I immediately submitted them to the bank along with my salary certificate which shows that I have the same salary from my previous employment and the same amount was used as the basis when the bank approved my loan.
So basically, I will be able to pay the same EMI. I have been going to the bank several times to check the status of my request for the release of the EOSB and each time I go, they have different statements.
Finally, I got a call and the bank says they won't release it as it has to be partially used as a payment for my loan. What can I do?

Nov 10, 2021
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Holding the EOSB by the bank after changing jobs
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Q: Hello,
I have a loan with a local bank and I just changed the job with a better package.
But unfortunately, the new company is not listed with the bank and my EOSB is on hold. In that context
1) My new company is listed in an international bank. Can I arrange a direct debit option?
2) Can my existing bank deduct the upcoming EMI from EOSB's?
3) Will there be a travel ban if my payments are regular to the bank?
I have a loan but not transferring my salaries.

Dec 9, 2019
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Holding the EOSB of an employee by the bank upon changing jobs
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Q: Hi,
Good eve, Madam.
I have a query regarding EOSB. I resigned from my previous company and my EOSB was held by the bank due to my existing loan until I can provide them with new documents for my current job.
Let's make things short. I provide them with a new visa and salary transfer letter addressed to the bank.
Unfortunately, upon presenting all the documents, they informed me that the new company is not listed in the bank.
Do the bank have the right to use my EOSB to adjust my remaining loan?

Jan 29, 2019
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How to release my EOSB from the bank after changing jobs and submitting documents?
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Q: Hello,
My bank is not releasing my EOSB. I resigned from my previous company after 10 years with them as I will be transferring to another company. I just started a week ago.
I was told by my bank that they will not release my money since my salary is AED 1,000 less than what I previously earned. My current salary is still able to cover my liabilities with them.
I even inquired with them last month and informed them of my resignation and was told that as soon as I submit my documents from my new employer, they will release my money.
This was not the case now. Please help.
I don’t have any plans of leaving the country and willing to continue with my payments. I’ve never missed a payment with them.

Apr 12, 2023
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Is it possible to negotiate with the bank to consolidate my loan and credit cards?

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Q: Hello,
Is it possible to negotiate with the bank to consolidate my loan and credit cards balance when I'm outside the UAE?
I have already resigned and relocated to another country. I've left a remaining loan balance of AED 170k + 2 credit cards balance (10K + 34K). My gratuity (33k) is being held by the bank and I missed this month's loan payment.
I don't want to incur more interest by paying only the minimum on the 2 cards and wanted to negotiate with the bank to consolidate all debts into a single monthly payment. Right now I can only guarantee a 5K monthly payment.
Please advise


Apr 28, 2023
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In case of resignation, is the annual leave payment calculated on the basic or total salary?



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Q: Hi All,
I have decided to resign from my employment and take up a job with a new employer.
The offer letter has been signed and I have been given my start day for the 8th of June. I have two questions.
My employer has told me that my unused 10 days of annual leave will be calculated on my basic salary of 10,000 AED.
However, my total allowances including my basic salary are 18000. 5,053 for housing, 2,000 for transportation and mobile phone, and 842 for others.
So how should my employer be calculating my unused annual leave, on basic or total?
Also, I have a loan and credit card with no missed payments. Will my accounts be blocked after my visa is canceled and waiting for my new visa to come through?




May 17, 2023
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Can I leave the country with a bank debt while I am changing jobs?



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Q: I have canceled my visa from my current employer and I am exiting the UAE, but I will come back to the UAE after 3 months on another employer visa.
So, do I have to clear the debts of all my credit cards before exiting or can I keep using it since I have to come back after 3 months?




Sep 11, 2023
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Can a new bank account be linked to debts from another bank tied to a salary account?




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Q: Dear Lawyers,
I have a travel ban and need to pay a 35k amount to the bank. Recently, the bank linked this amount to my salary account, showing a negative balance in my current account.
Kindly advise if I open a new bank account, can the other bank link it for my due amount?
Can I change my visa during the travel ban?





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I have rental disputes and got a settlement plan 8 months ago.
But I did not pay the settlement because at the moment of applying for the settlement plan, I had a job offer and lost it because of the travel ban and the visa could not be processed.
I have another personal police case where I already paid an amount of 18,000 and the claim was 40,000 dirhams. Now that I did not continue paying, the plaintiff put the case again.
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How to know the judgment when the portal says "decided"? 0
Dear sir/madam,
There is a case against me in a commercial, full-jurisdiction court. Sorry if I'm getting this wrong. I have not participated in the case and on the advice of my UK lawyers, I have not been represented there in Dubai.
Upon checking the portal, it says a judgment was reached yesterday, but I can't see further details. So my questions are:
1) Do judgments happen behind closed doors or in front of the lawyers? (the plaintiffs have lawyers)
2) How long does it usually take for the verdict to be public and for me to see the outcome of the case?
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Getting deported from the UAE while the medical checkups are good. What to do? 0
Hi there,
I got deported from the UAE for failing medical but when I reached my country, I have done several medical checkups but everything is OK; HIV negative, no hepatitis B, etc.
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Is it mandatory to visit the CID in person to update my records? 0
Respected Advisors,
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.
Twice I was told to come in person, but I am hesitant to do so because of my previous negative experience.
Could someone please advise me whether I must go in person or if the person holding the power of attorney can handle the process?
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I got an offer letter from another company. I want the immediate cancellation paper before 20th April.
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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
Lawyers misunderstood my question. Please read carefully and then guide me.
Case Type: Civil Case
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.
One day before Eid, the agency reached out, saying they had an issue with the supplier/hotel and the booking would be cancelled.
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?
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View allCan the brokerage company of the property buyer withhold the commission of the seller's company? 0
I am writing to seek your legal expertise and advice on a pressing issue concerning a property sale transaction that my brokerage company has facilitated.
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Our brokerage company represented the seller in a property sale where the property was sold with an existing rental agreement in place.
As per the terms of the agreement, the rental balance was supposed to be given to the buyer, who is now the new owner of the property.
In this transaction, our company is entitled to a 40% commission, and the buyer's brokerage company is entitled to 60%.
However, the buyer's brokerage company, which has complete control over the buyer's funds, has transferred the entire 100% commission to their own account.
They are currently withholding this commission, stating that they will release it once the rental balance is paid to the buyer.
Unfortunately, we have lost contact with the buyer, as he has blocked the seller's agent, making it impossible for us to fulfill this condition.
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I am a UAE national and want study law in the UK. Can I still be a lawyer in the UAE? 0
I want to be a lawyer and study law in the UK.
I am a UAE national but I am worried about studying outside the UAE and not being able to actually become a lawyer in the UAE.
Do I really need to study in the UAE to become a lawyer here?
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How can I refund money I paid to an immigration agency if nothing was done? 0
Dear Sir
I applied for Canada AIPP programs from one of the consultancy agencies in Dubai in 2021, and they told me it would take 1 year for the process. Now it’s more than 2 years.
They told me they were applying for me these years but I didn’t get any response from any company, and when I asked them to tell me where they applied, they told me it's confidential.
Now I told them to stop my process and they will refund my money but it will be very much less as per them.
Please let me know how I can get my money as I paid almost AED 9000 or how I can proceed legally.
Sep 21, 2023
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Do I need to get my EOSB if I change visa to another company for the same owner? 0
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I have been working in a company under a local sponsor with 2 partners for the last 6 years and my visa will expire next month.
However, my company has informed me that they shall transfer my visa to their other company with the same OWNER with a new partner (without a local sponsor).
In this situation, what do I need to do?
Will my previous gratuity be added to my new visa or do I need to take my end-of-service benefits and work as a new employee?
Kindly suggest.
Sep 19, 2023
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We bought an apartment in July. The apartment is rented until the end of November with the previous landlord who gave them an eviction notice last year to sell the house.
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Can we move into our apartment and the tenant has to go out?
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