There was a gas pipe explosion in our building and the whole floor is unhabitable. So we are located on another floor, gas usage was cut and had to rely on electric plates which takes longer time to cook and there is the fear of fire if left unattended. Gas will be reinstalled after 3 months and we wish to terminate the contract early because we cannot use the gas which is one of the facilities we agreed for in the contract and we feel unsafe in the building because every now and then the alarm goes on. They gave us an option to move to their other buildings but will even be farther from work plus the transportation costs will increase. Do we have to pay penalty charges for a situation that is not our doing? We are already having heart palpitations whenever there’s an alarm?

Good morning, We have given an employee a final warning due to attitude and creating fights with employees. Last time, she did the same thing after that she left the office early without informing the manager (she informed the owner of the company which is not the direct report) after that she was absent for 2 days without informing the same. She sent a message to the owner of the company, but the owner did not reply nor approve her reason for being absent. Is it valid that I serve her termination? Thank you!

I'm an Australian non-Muslim expat resident for 10 years. My wife is the same, as are our three children, ages 19,16 (girls) and 11 (boy). I have opened a case for divorce in Australia, and the hearing is in November. My wife wants to take me to court in the UAE regarding child maintenance. I currently pay 35% of my monthly salary to my wife for child support. She wants more. I am due to leave the country next July permanently. If she opens a court case, will that stop me from leaving? Has she got a case for more money?

My question is about my son who has a travel ban for the past four years. I am a divorced woman and the travel ban is from his father. I want to move back to my home country as I don't have any emotional or physical support here. My parents are old and would like to move back for good. I have tried discussing this matter with his father but unfortunately, the matter is still unresolved. I am willing to let go of all financial support in order to go back. Please let me know if this can be resolved in any way.

Hi, I am a partner of a Dubai based (mainland) company. Due to the financial restraints, the investor (shareholder) has decided to close the company. Now, I want to know if they can do this without my consent as the sponsor 51% and partner 26% have decided this. My share is 24%.

Dear Consultant, Good morning! I have a rented property in Dubai. In March 2024, when I went to visit my flat, I found a subtenant inside. He informed me that he rented from "my tenant" and is paying on a monthly basis. This occurred without my consent, and his cheques return unpaid. I have heard from my friend about many options to vacate my unit and sue the original tenant. I would appreciate your advice on the subject matter as a consultant. Many thanks!

أود الاستفسار عن رسوم مقاضاة مطور عقاري اشتريت منه وحدتين عقاريتين. تم دفع 30% من قيمة العقار + جميع رسوم دائرة الأراضي والأملاك ولكن منذ 7 أشهر يماطل المطور في تسليمي العقد. ولا أعتقد بأن المبالغ المدفوعة تم إيداعها في حساب الضمان. أيضاً، المشروع متأخر والثاني لم يبدأ بعد مع أنه من خلال نموذج الحجز مذكور بأن عمليات الإنشاء بدأت والتسليم في ديسمبر 2019. أريد رفع دعوى لفسخ العقد وإرجاع جميع المبالغ المدفوعة. هل الدعوى مضمونة؟ لا أريد تضييع الوقت في تقديم شكاوى لدائرة الأراضي والأملاك. وأنا من إمارة أخرى وليس لي الوقت للذهاب إلى دبي للشكوى ومراجعتهم. أريد توكيل محامي مختص للانتهاء من الأمر.

Hello I signed as a guarantor for a person's company loan for AED 500,000. The person is no longer in the country and now there is a civil case on me. What is the penalty or jail term I would be looking at? If I go through the jail term, is the outstanding amount is also cleared?

تحية وبعد، إنهاء عقد عمل موظف غير محدد المدة بدون سبب، هل يعتبر تعسفي؟

IS THIS TOPIC FAMILIAR TO YOU ? 1) A company from the UAE has a subsidiary abroad (100% of the shares). 2) The subsidiary would like to contract an investment loan and the bank is asking for a surety contract issued by the mother company. 3) A legal opinion is necessary to basically present: 3.1) Which conditions the surety contract should comply with in order for the surety contract to be valid and enforceable? 3.2) If any limitation (territorial, financial limit, time to claim, competences, signing procedure that has been followed, or any other, etc) is present in respect of a surety contract assumed by a company from the UAE toward a foreign bank while supporting its subsidiary from abroad. 3.3) What is the legal procedure that applies when enforcing a surety contract that is a related to a subsidiary from abroad (actions / estimated cost / estimated time)?