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Property seller sent an eviction notice to the tenant before sale. Should the new owner send a new one?
Q: Good morning I would like to know if one buys a tenanted house with an already served notice of eviction to the tenant, does the new owner have to re-serve a new 12 months notice, or does the first notice remain in force? I read that if the sales contract mentioned that a notice has already been served, the new owner does not have to serve a new notice. Could you please advise? What should the sales contract say exactly? Also, since the current owner already served notice, can he also ask for a rent increase if he does so before 90 days of the contract renewal? Thanks in advance
Aug 11, 2023
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Who is responsible to pay the admin fee for tenancy contract renewal in UAE?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I am in the process of renewing my tenancy contract and the agent is claiming AED 1000 administration fee for the renewal. This was not stipulated in the contractual agreement that was signed for the current rental term. Am I responsible to pay this admin fee? From my understanding, the landlord is responsible for paying the admin fee for renewal. Is this correct? Please note that this is for the combined tenancy agreement only and not for the EJARI. I have the responsibility to renew the EJARI.
Aug 10, 2023
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What happens to a work permit status after winning a labor case?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, My work permit was canceled after I won a labor case against my employer. They now want to appeal the decision. What will happen to my work permit status? They now want to appeal the decision. What will happen to my work permit status? Will it still be canceled?
Aug 10, 2023
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UAE
Do labor appeal court judges only consider documents submitted at the appeal court?
Q: Good day, Do labor appeal court judges review documents submitted at the lower court for the case being appealed? Or do they only consider documents submitted at the appeal court? Or both? Thanks for your kind explanatory response!Aug 10, 2023
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UAE
Can I claim ILOE insurance if I was terminated due to closure of operations?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I was terminated from my job due to the closure of operations. I purchased a one-year ILOE (Involuntary Loss of Employment) insurance policy last January. Am I eligible to claim?
Aug 9, 2023
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Resignation due to salary delay and lack of medical insurance
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I have been working in a private company for 1 year and 3 months. My contract is limited. I really want to resign because the company is not giving me my rights. They are not following what is written in my contract. They delay my salary every month and we do not have medical insurance. Is there any compensation if I resign?Aug 8, 2023
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The financial obligations of a husband after a khula if he is in jail or jobless
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I want to get a Khula divorce. My husband is in jail. Is he liable to pay the rent and other expenses? If he is released, he will be jobless. Will he still be liable to pay alimony? Under what circumstances can I take him to court if he fails to pay alimony?
Aug 8, 2023
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UAE
Do golden visa holders need permission from employers to start their own company?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I am a golden visa holder and currently hold a work permit from a free zone company. I am planning to start my own free zone company. Is it possible for me to work for both companies? Do I need permission from my current employer to start my own company? Please advise!
Aug 8, 2023
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UAE
How to deal with a broker who keeps trying to increase rent?
Q: Hi, My broker has been trying to increase my rent beyond what is allowed by RERA for three years. They make it difficult for me to file a complaint, but eventually, they always send an offer that is in line with RERA`s calculator. They know that we will eventually renew the contract at the RERA-approved rate, but they still keep doing this every year. They waste my time and energy with long, pointless negotiations. What can I do to stop this? The owner is not an Emirati. Thanks for the answers!Aug 8, 2023
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UAE
How to cancel UAE visa from outside the UAE after resignation?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I resigned from my Dubai Media City Freezone company because it failed to operate for 7 months. It had no office, and it did not pay me on time. I was emotionally very affected, so I resigned after consulting MOHRE. After I resigned, my employer asked me to go on a one-month vacation, assuring me that the project would soon operate and requesting that I withdraw my resignation. I thought this was fine, but he took my Emirates ID before I departed from Dubai. Now, he is neither canceling my visa nor sending me the necessary documents to return and find other opportunities. What do I do now? How can I cancel my visa from outside the UAE?Aug 7, 2023
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UAE
Using the annual leave to cover the one-month notice period. Is it possible?
Q: Good evening, I have an unlimited contract, and I have received an offer letter from another company. However, my previous employer is holding up my resignation. My next job is urgent, but my company does not want to let me go. They said that I need to render a one-month notice. I plan to tell them that I will use my two years` annual leave to cover the one-month notice period. I do not know what to do. I need to start immediately at my new company, but my previous company does not want to let me go. I will complete my two years and am entitled to take a vacation, but I need to resign urgently.
Aug 7, 2023
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UAE
When is my salary increase effective? Labor contract vs. approval date
Q: Hi, I joined the company on June 26, 2021. The general manager approved my salary increase on June 28, 2023. My labor contract ends on July 12, 2023. The HR manager applied my salary increase starting in August 2023. Is this allowed? Or should it be applicable in July 2023? Does the labor contract affect the date of the increment?Aug 7, 2023
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Can I take a sick leave without resigning in the UAE after an appendectomy?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I am on the probation period after arriving in the UAE. I had an appendectomy and am unfit for my job. Can I go back to my country without resigning if I get a 2-month sick leave and come back to join my job after 2 months?Aug 5, 2023
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Can landlord change terms of lease renewal if it's less than a year?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, My lease expires at the end of October. However, my landlord served us a notice for eviction in February through the proper channels. Our lease is now due to end in October, as that is when the contract expires. However, the landlord is now saying that if we want to renew until February, we must do so under updated terms and a rent increase. Wouldn`t this just be an extension of the same terms, and it is not for a full year?Aug 5, 2023
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UAE
Can I refuse a transfer to a different location if my visa only lists one branch?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I currently work in a group of restaurants in the UAE, which are owned by different owners but have an overall founder. My visa was sponsored by one of the branch owners and only lists the location of one branch. However, my sponsor wants to transfer me to work in another location that is not indicated on my contract or visa. Is there any way that I can protect myself from having to leave? Please help!Aug 4, 2023
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Can I travel back home if there is a pending complaint against me in MOHRE?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I resigned from my company last month before completing my probation period. I complained to MOHRE about my employer holding my passport, and then my employer filed a complaint against me in MOHRE for compensation of 5,000 AED for training. Can I go back to my home country if the complaint is still pending? Will there be any problem with immigration at the airport? (The complaint hasn`t reached the court yet).Aug 4, 2023
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