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Unpaid invoices: Legal options for advisory/consulting services company

Q: Hi there, I provide advisory/consulting services to my client. The client is based in DMCC, and my advisory company is in Meydan. Three of my invoices have not been paid, despite sending three email reminders. Two of the invoices are two months overdue, and one invoice is one month overdue. The contract specifies arbitration in DIFC courts. What legal recourse do I have, and what should I do?

What are the court charges for dropping a case?

Q: I want to drop/close a commercial case, court fees were 14,700. How much will the court charge to drop the case?

Filing a complaint against a contractor for a faulty swimming pool

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, How can we file a complaint against a contractor? Our swimming pool was completed in October and has been leaking ever since. They have attempted to repair it twice, but it is still leaking. We have sent them a letter stating that we are terminating the contract because they are unable to complete the work to an acceptable standard. What should be our next step?

How to obtain a certificate of singleness or NOC for marriage?

Q: Kindly advise how to obtain a certificate of singleness or NOC for marriage. Thank you

Can I file a case to raise the child maintenance from outside if my ex-husband is in Dubai?

Q: Hi! I divorced my ex-husband in Romania where we were married. At that time, his salary was low because of the Covid situation and the court assigned him to pay our son`s maintenance of 300 euros. He has moved to Dubai (he was a pilot in Romania and he now works for an airline in Dubai). He makes a lot more, wouldn`t tell me how much but based on what I read online about the company, he is making between 7-8000 euros. He rarely comes back to Romania to see our son and he refuses to raise the child support amount he gives to him. Is there anything I can do according to the UAE laws considering I am not a resident of your country?

الحل تجاه مماطلة الشريك بشأن حسابات شركة ذات مسؤولية محدودة

س: السلام عليكم، أنا شريك في رخصة تجارية لشركة ذات مسؤولية محدودة. شريكتي في الرخصة زوجة مدير الرخصة إلا أنه ولمدة طويلة، كلما أطالبهم بحسابات المحل وتفاصيله يتهربوا من تصفيتها. الآن الأمر غير مقبول بسبب المماطلة والتسويف إلى جانب اكتشاف بعض التلاعب في الدفاتر المتعارف عليها بيننا. هل أقدِّم شكوى إلى قسم الشرطة؟ أم ماذا أفعل؟ أرجو الرد!

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What can I do if the tenant refuses to move out at the end of eviction notice deadline?

Q: I own an apartment in Dubai and issued a legal notice to my tenant last year to vacate the property within one year, with a deadline of 10th April 2023. However, my tenant requests a 10-day extension beyond the deadline, which I cannot accommodate as I need to move in. What are my legal options to enforce the eviction by the deadline and avoid further delays or disputes?

I won the case against my ex-employer based on a lower salary. Should I appeal?

Q: Dear all, I have just won my case against my former employer. However, the salary the court used for the calculations of my arrears is the one mentioned in the labor contract (46000 per month) instead of the actual salary paid out via WPS (55200). I hired one of the best law firms here, and we submitted salary slips, bank statements with credits, and a salary certificate with 55200 as the salary. However, the judge used 46000 to calculate the payout. Now, I have the option to appeal. But the difference is barely 20000 and from what I have heard, the appeal could take 2-3 months more. What should I do? Appeal or take whatever is given? Grateful for your thoughts on this matter. Thank you.

Is an email notice sent to the tenant for paying the rent considered legal?

Q: Is an email notice sent to the tenant for paying the rent considered legal? Or does it have to be a notarised physical letter?

Can I enter Oman if I have a valid visa and I have employment visa in the UAE?

Q: Salam Everyone! I need some information. Actually, I am in Al Ain City and I have an employment visa of 2 years duration. At the same time, I also have an Omani visa with a duration of 2 years. But now, I am working in Al Ain. I want to go to Oman, so my question is can I go to Oman on my Omani visa? Is it still valid as I have a UAE employment visa now? My Omani visa will expire on April 22 as I will be out of Oman for six months. Please give me suggestions as soon as possible.

Drive or fly for UAE company registration: Can I enter with a saudi residence visa?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I am in the final process of opening a company in Abu Dhabi and currently living in Saudi Arabia on a residence visa. Once the company registration is complete, I will apply for a UAE residence visa for myself. My question is whether I can drive my car and enter the UAE with the residence invitation, or if it is mandatory to travel by air.

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Evicting an employee from school accommodation while a labor case is pending

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I was wrongfully terminated by my school under Article 44 on March 20th, 2023. I have a case in the labor courts, and the first hearing is on April 4th, 2023. However, my employer is asking me to vacate the school accommodation. I asked the Ministry of Labor and the courts, and they informed me that the school cannot evict me until the case is resolved. Is this information correct? I am currently unemployed and have nowhere else to go until I find another job.

Can the landlord evict me from the apartment to sell then rent it for a higher price?

Q: Hello, I am a tenant in Dubai. Last year in June, I signed my first rental contract in Dubai. One bedroom 864 sqft for AED 65,000. Later this year in October, I got an eviction notice saying that I need to leave the apartment when the contract ends because the owner has the intent of selling the apartment. A few days back in March, I got a call from his agent saying that no one is interested in the apartment because the landlord wants a big price so if I want, I can renew the contract. The new price for me will be AED 76,000. I took some time to think and then called him back saying that as per RERA they cannot increase more than 5% which will be 68,250 but I am willing to pay 70,000 not to move out. A few hours after the call I got an email that they re-inform me that I have to leave in June because they want to sell the apartment. Is it legal to kick me out like that because they want a bigger price? What actions can I take if they rent it out again after I move out?

Hiring remote workers abroad

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, What does the UAE labor law say about hiring a remote worker employed in another country outside the UAE? What are the terms and conditions and important points that a UAE-based company needs to be careful about when employing a worker based in another country and who will only work from that country?

Contract end date: Labor card or residency visa expiration?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I wish to ask if my labor card expired 9 months before my residency visa, does my contract end after the 9 months that my labor card expired, or will it end after my residency visa expires?

How to settle the credit card payments with the bank that demands a lot more?

Q: Hello, Some time ago I took a credit card with AED 15,000 credit limit. I ran into financial issues and the bank gave a cheque to the police and I paid the fine. Now I want to settle and close this with the bank. I spent AED 7,500 on the card and I already paid AED 25,000 to the bank because of late payment fees, interest, over-limit charges, etc. But the bank is demanding an additional AED 25,000. Does that mean by spending AED 7,500, I have to pay the bank AED 50,000??? Is this allowed by the bank because it seems very unfair? How can I resolve this issue?