Q: Sir, I have released 7 post dated cheques for house renting on January 12. January 15 is the date of the 1st cheque which is valued 9k. But on January 15, my bank froze my account because my company terminated me. So I told them to not withdraw the cheque coz I got no money in it and I'm cancelling that property. When I asked them I need to collect my cheque, they told me I cannot. Not unless I pay them 9000. Do they have the right to do this? I am in a deep problem as they filed a case against me regarding this. So, I want to know. Thank you.

Q: Dear Sir, To cancel a commercial tenancy contract (Land in Sajaa, Sharjah), how much advance notice should we give to the landlord for canceling the contract? And further, what are the procedures? Thanks!

Q: What shall I do with noisy children in a neighboring flat in Sharjah? Aggressive behavior and verbal abuse from the parents when I stop children from making noise. They complained to Police and the Police warned me not to stop children from playing in front of my flat. I can`t explain the noise which is loud. All the other flats have children, so they are all supporters of the main problem group. This is one of the findings from the Police; no one is supporting me. The Police say that there is no rule here to stop noisy children. What shall I do?

Q: Hi, Our tenant has been violating the terms of the contract right from the beginning by: a) Not transferring one utility connection under his name causing us to continue incurring charges, b) Keeping a pet which is against community rules. We have repeatedly received complaints from neighbors and building management regarding the disturbance caused by his pet. We have issued the tenant numerous warnings but all in vain. At the end of one year contract, we negotiated and the tenant agreed to vacate after 3 months (signed 3 months contract). Now after the end of 3 months tenure, he is not vacating and we are not willing to renew the contract considering the distress he has caused us and the neighbors by going against the terms of the contract. What is the legal recourse to evict him? We understand that the first step is to send 30 days' legal notice but what beyond that? Also, how to recover the cost of over-stay as the deposit would not be sufficient to even cover the utility expenses? We are not based in Dubai.

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.

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, My neighbor in the building has been refurbishing the house for the past many days, and the noise level is very high. It seems like they have not considered soundproofing. What should I suggest they adhere to as per the law?

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: Dear Sir/Madam, Constant faulty fire alarms during the night (between 3-6 alarms at a time) in a residential building, and management is not interested in finding a solution to fix or replace sensors. Is there a way for tenants to pressure management so that our voices are heard? Thanks!

Q: I moved to a new apartment in Dubai DIFC (paying AED 250,000 annual rent) and I paid in one cheque. There is construction next to my apartment which is quite noisy and disturbs me. This will continue for 2 more years. They start to go higher and louder. I'm in the 60th floor. As I record Podcasts and work from home, I need a silent environment. In my contract, it is written: "In the event of the Tenancy being terminated by the Tenant before the expiry of the Tenancy Period, the Tenant shall be liable to pay 2 months’ rent as a penalty for such termination. The Tenant shall give notice of not less than 2 months." Would it be possible for me to get out of my lease agreement without penalty? I can stay 2 more months and give notice, but I wouldn't like to pay the 2 months penalty (46,000 AED). Would it be possible to force the landlord to put soundproofing on his cost? A company that does soundproofing could add a glass layer and soundproof one room for 20,000 AED. Many thanks for your help A.