Q: I have two cases in Abu Dhabi. How do I make an objection? [Judgement was already given one time during my absence].

Q: Hi, My question pertains to a rental cheque bounce where the property is in Dubai and the landlord is based in Abu Dhabi. Due to unexpected circumstances, we informed the landlord of cancelling the tenancy contract midway. And in spite of giving 2 months notice and paying the rent for the number of days stayed, the landlord deposited the upcoming rent cheque - which bounced. The contract has a 2-month rent penalty which the landlord is claiming. The landlord filed a criminal case in Abu Dhabi, and I was forced to pay a fine of AED 26,000 at the Abu Dhabi police station. The bounced cheque is for AED 127,500. Now the landlord is filing a civil case for the entire cheque value when his due is only AED 28,300 (2 months rent). The annual rent was AED 170,000. 1. Can he successfully file a civil (cheque bounce) case and get a judgement in Abu Dhabi? If so, can I appeal? 2. As this is a rental issue, should it only be heard in the Rental Dispute Committee in Dubai? Thank you for your time, A.

Q: I have rented my villa to an Emirati person. The contract was from Nov 2019 to Nov 2020, but she vacated the villa on Feb 2020. As per the contract "If the tenant wishes to terminate the contract prior to the expiration, the tenant must give two months written notice to the landlord and the landlord will charge the tenant 2 months rent from the date of vacating the property as a penalty". I had a Cheque dated 28/02/2020 and a cheque of security deposit. I presented both but they are bounced. What is the next step? Kindly advice!

Q: Hi, I have a question regarding an enforcement case in the RDC. I received the judgment and have seven days to comply, meaning I need to make the payment. However, I will need 12 days to secure the funds. How can I request an additional five days? Should I ask the landlord, or must it be through the RDC judge?

With the introduction of the new procedures for obtaining a power of attorney (POA) remotely in the UAE, after it was mandatory to appear in person in front of the notary public as a global rule to ensure the identity and intention of the person requesting a POA, we put between your hands this brief guide for how you get it done.

The provisions of this Federal Decree-Law No. (42) of 2022 Promulgating the Civil Procedures Code, known as the "New Civil Procedures Code", governs civil procedures in the United Arab Emirates. The New Civil Procedures Code repeals the previous UAE Civil Procedures Code (Federal Law No. (11) of 1992 Concerning Issuance of the Civil Procedures Code).

The provisions of this Law apply to real property leased out in the Emirate of Dubai, including vacant and agricultural lands, but excluding hotel establishments and real property provided by natural or legal persons as accommodation to their employees at no charge.

Provisions of this Law supersede articles (2), (3), (4), (9), (13), (14), (15), (25), (26), (29), and (36) of Law No. (26) of 2007 Regulating the Relationship between Landlords and Tenants in the Emirate of Dubai. 

The provisions of this Decree by Law amend the Federal Law No. (18) of 1993 by replacing Clause (4) of Article (379) as well as Articles (600), (617), (641), (642), (643), (644), and adding new articles numbered (635) Bis, (641) Bis (1), (641) Bis (2), (641) Bis (3), (641) Bis (4), (643) Bis (1), (643) Bis (2), (644) Bis (1) and (644) Bis (2). The Decree-Law also repeals Articles (401), (402) and (403) of the Federal Law No. (3) of 1987.