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What is the duration in which the employer has to pay the employee after resignation?

Q: What is the duration in which the employer has to pay the employee his final payment in case the employee resigns during the probation period to leave the country?

How can I clear cheque cases in Dubai to renew my visa?

Q: Kindly advise me on how I can clear the 4 cheque cases of small amounts (2019 cases) in two different police stations in Dubai. They are still showing in the system. I hope they are decriminalized even though they are still showing. How can I clear that ma`am?

Can I rent a new flat in Sharjah if I have an unuresolved rental dispute previously?

Q: Hello, I`m just looking for information related to rent disputes. A year ago, I had a real estate dispute in Sharjah and I agreed to make payments in installments with the landlord. Due to my financial situation, I still have not cleared the outstanding amount. I`ve ended up living in a small partition, luckily I have found people who can share the cost If I want to lease a new flat in Sharjah. But I`m not sure if I can still rent a flat under my name while the previous rental dispute is not closed. Am I able to rent a new flat under my name? Your righteous advice is highly appreciated. Thanks

After winning the RDC case, the tenant refuses to vacate or pay. What now?

Q: Hi, After winning the first instance in RDC, I filed for execution against my tenant, who refuses to pay and vacate the property. Upon checking the portal, it showed that the writ notice had been given to the tenant, but there is no scheduled hearing, and the Case Activity is listed as "Case Activated." Will there be any hearing scheduled, and do I need to make additional requests? Also, when will the eviction date be set? What steps should I take if the tenant continues to refuse to vacate the property?

I have a travel ban and visa fine. Is it possible to get a work visa or an NOC?

Q: Hello sir, I have a travel ban and visa fine on me. My previous company imposed a travel ban because they want money from me. My question is, is it possible to get a work visa or an NOC to work in the UAE?

Tenant always late with payments, hasn't renewed contract. What to do?

Q: Hello, I have a tenant who is always late with their payment. Their renewal was supposed to be last December 2023. Currently, they have not signed any new contract, provided any new cheques, and have stayed for three months from December until now without paying rent. Additionally, I just discovered that they have sublet the apartment with partitions, which is clearly stated as not allowed in the old contract. Please let me know what should I do legally!

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Can I rent a unit if there was a tenancy contract that expired but is not canceled yet?

Q: Dangling Ejari, a red flag? I am interested in renting a unit, but after investigation, it turns out the current Ejari is expired but not canceled. If my understanding is correct, a tenant can not register Ejari if the previous one is not canceled, putting the new tenant in a sort of limbo. Is that correct? Should I consider this a red flag or a simple administrative step easy to fix?

Does a travel ban from a rental case indicate a financial crime on the Dubai Police App?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, Does a current travel ban resulting from a rental case indicate a financial crime on the Dubai Police App?

How can I get a UAE visa for my mother to the UAE if she has scars on lungs from TB?

Q: Good morning Sir, Actually, I tried to take a partner visa for my mother since I didn’t meet the criteria to sponsor her. Unfortunately, she didn’t pass the medical test and was deemed unfit. We went for a second medical test all tests were negative but she still didn’t pass due to the scars on her lungs and we were forced to cancel her visa with a permanent ban and send her back to India. Since I am the only child and there’s nobody else to look after her coz my father already passed away in August last year. Is there any way possible to bring her back? I tried to take a visit visa but got rejected. So kindly advise me on what can be done or where to apply!

I have bounced cheques. Will Dubai Police consider this as a criminal offence?

Q: Hello, I have issued 3 cheques in the total amount of AED 46,000 as salaries for my worker and due to insufficient balance, 2 cheques have been bounced. But recently, the same current account has been closed by the bank (Due to multiple cheques bounced). The third cheque he deposited last week and that cheque bounced due to account closing. He is willing to file a police complaint and does not want to settle this amicably. I already obtained a letter from the bank that the bank itself closed the account. My question is will Dubai Police consider this a criminal offense? Any advice to resolve this matter would be appreciated.

Chequebook missing. How to safeguard against unauthorized withdrawals?

Q: Dears, Greetings! I kept my chequebook in my shop drawer for a couple of months, and recently I found it missing. I had signed some of its copies for use during my absence, if necessary. Could you please advise the best way to protect myself and prevent unauthorized bank withdrawals? Thank you in advance! Regards,

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Can I claim compensation from the property seller if he fails to provide documents before it expires?

Q: I signed an MOU for buying a property that is already evaluated and the mortgage paperwork was started by the bank. The seller found excuses for health issues to fulfill the signing required liability letter and buyout documents. The MOU will expire on 23/03/2024. I will request the seller to extend the MOU due to being non-collaborative in providing the documents. "Should this agreement be determined for a non-performance or negligence of any terms of this agreement by the seller, or for any reason attributable to the seller, the seller understands and agrees that the buyer has the right to obtain the security deposit amount. The buyer shall not be entitled to take any further recourse against the seller for any compensation of damages/losses that exceed this amount. The seller shall deliver copies of the SPA, floor plan, statement of service charges, and Title Deed. " If the seller refuses to extend the MOU, do I have any right to claim any compensation due to increased pricing on the market? T.

How to renew my lease contract and remove the clause of annual real estate company fee?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I am in the process of renewing my lease contract and I requested the agent several times to remove the clause that says: "in the event of renewal of the contract, the tenant agrees to pay Real Estate company as admin fee of AED1000/-". The agent hasn`t removed it yet. My last contract expires today, my cheque was ready yesterday (12/03/2024), and I sent them the contract signed (10/03/2024) and made an X on that clause. Now the agent is threatening me with legal actions saying I`m staying in the apartment illegally (today 1st day). Can they threaten me? Do they have any right to keep charging me their fees? As I read online: "By UAE law, as well as Dubai Land Department regulations, agents are entitled to receive a fee when a tenancy contract is signed. But there is no clause stating that agents hold the right to continue receiving that fee every time a tenant’s contract is renewed”. Should I go to DLD and do the contract with their help? Would appreciate any advice.

My brother has been missing for ten days in Dubai. How to know his whereabouts?

Q: Good day, I am B. P. from India. My brother has been missing for ten 10 days now in Dubai. He was working in a job under a contractor [-----].

Does a travel ban affect getting a new job or changing visas for employment?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, Does a travel ban (due to a rental case) affect getting a new job or changing visas for new employment? Honest feedback would be appreciated. Thank you!

Is executing a judgment immediately necessary, or can I do so after 30 days?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, Is execution mandatory to apply for after a court judgment, or can I apply for execution after 30 days of the judgment because I am currently out of station? Will this create any problems for me, or will it go in favor of the other party?