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How can I terminate the purchase agreement of a studio for delay in the handover date

Q: Good Evening, I have purchased a studio last March 2021, I have already paid 30% of 171,000 for the unit. The handover was supposed to be in July 2021 but unfortunately, it will take more time at least January 2022. No deadline confirmed I called DLD to check if my apartment is registered but they said they cannot find anything. I have mailed the developer many times for 5 months but no replies for the registration update. I would like to check, will it be possible to get my money back if I file a case? Please your answers are very important cause I am worried.

The breach of contract with a builder and legal action for delay in delivery

Q: Dear Lawyer, We are 18 landowners 200 yards each entered into a development agreement with a builder on 2/2014. Then conditions are that the builder in his share of 50:50 can construct flats and sell. With a GPA fraudulently obtained, 18 months time with a grace period of 6 months to complete and handover fully furnished the flats. In case of delay, a rent of 6000 per month and 3 lakhs refundable deposit are to be paid to each landowner. The builder neither handed over the flats (60% built) nor paying rent or deposit of 3 lakhs. Electricity meters are fixed on our name and we are all paying minimum charges. The builder is not responding to our phone calls nor attending meetings whenever called for. The builder sold his share of flats. Please advise me the best. L.

How to post a review of a bad service in a legal way?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I asked a veterinary clinic to tell me what the names of the last medications I paid for were. The vet had handed them to me in a rush and never billed me, and I had come in on my own to pay. The receipt for which I thought the payment was turned out to be for something completely different. The vet has no notes on the matter. Same with the manager who took the payment. I have asked them to check the CCTV as I remember the date and time, but no answer. I don’t know if this is illegal! If I mention this incident in a review, could there be legal repercussions for me?

تنازل أحد الشركاء عن حصته في شركة ذات مسؤولية محدودة بدون حضور الباقين

س: شركة ذات مسؤولية محدودة أنا شريك ومدير بها والشريك الثاني مواطن والشريك الثالث مصري خارج الإمارات ولن يعود الآن. السؤال: هل يمكنني التنازل عن حصتي في الشركة لأي شريك منهم سواء المواطن أو المصري بدون حضور الشركاء؟ أقصد أن أُحرر التنازل في كاتب العدل بدون حضور أي أحد من الشركاء أو بحضور الشريك المواطن فقط. إذا كان يجوز فعلاً، فبالنسبة للدائرة الاقتصادية، هل يجوز لي بهذا التنازل إخراج نفسي من الشركة في الدائرة الاقتصادية أيضًا بدون حضور الشركاء أو بحضوري أنا والمواطن فقط إذ أن الشريك الثالث لن يعود الآن؟

Does the POA issued for the mother company apply to subsidiaries in other countries?

Q: A POA is signed with a head company (located in BVI) which allows the attorney to carry out managerial activities on behalf of the head company as well as all subsidiaries owned by the head company. Would such a POA be recognized for such subsidiaries? (NOTE: some subsidiaries are located in different countries across the MENA e.g. Egypt, KSA, Turkey, UAE, etc).

Procedures to get full clearance after withdrawing a wrongful cheque case

Q: We have an issue with an unreturned cheque back on our 2019 to 2020 contract (RESIDENCE FLAT CONTRACT). We deposited a cheque to the landlord for the last quarter payment, but instead of this, we settled to pay by cash and they told us that they will return the cheque to us (we have the receipt). Until the contract end, we were expecting that everything went fair and well. We renewed for another year this same contract (July 2020-July 2021) until the end and terminated this last contract last July. We settled everything and even received our deposit. Unfortunately, on September 6, 2021, they filed a complaint at the police station regarding this cheque. We went to their office and told us that it is their mistake. their legal told us to go to police station to pay AED1,050 to cancel this report. We don`t know if this is to cancel the case. Any advice, we want to clear our name from this case. We want a refund, we want to clear our name and receive our cheque back.

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What to do when the developer is late in delivery and asking for payments?

Q: I booked an apartment in a building under construction. I paid as per the plan but the developer couldn`t complete it in time for about 2 years and it remained under cancellation as per the DLD site. Then they restarted construction and now they have completed 70% of the project and up till now more than 3 years late. Now, they threaten to give them the remaining payment and we want to cancel the next payment due at the time of handover as per the agreement. Please advise what should I do and what is my legal position

Is it legal to work part time with another job in the UAE?

Q: Hi, I am currently working with company A in Dubai. I wish to work as a freelancing commission agent with company B in Dubai at the same time. I would like to create an MOU between Company B and me. Is this legally possible?

Can you hold the payments to developer because of delay in the completion?

Q: I am being asked by a developer to pay the remaining 50% of the investment for an apartment by the 15th of Sept., even though the property is still not a full-on construction site (92% according to the developer). The earliest the building completion certificate will be issued is 1st October. When is the absolute latest I can pay the handover money without being penalized for it and how do I communicate this with the developer. How much money am I allowed to withhold for the snagging, de-snagging + in case of any handover delays... etc? My finances are currently very tight and I cannot afford to pay the handover while I am still having to pay rent elsewhere.

How to claim your benefits after expiry of contract and signing the cancellation papers

Q: My company is having Hamryaa free zone company. I am on their visa. But my workplace was in Dubai (with their head office). My contract expired on Aug 13 and still, I am not paid my 5 months` salary and other settlement. Now they are asking me to sign the paper for cancellation. My dues are not paid and said they will give a monthly basis. But I am going back to my home country. What to do? Can anyone help me, please?

How to apply for reduction of dependents' overstay fines while changing visa?

Q: Hi, My family has overstay fines. My wife is 3850, daughter 3850 and son 3150. I have a new visa from Abu Dhabi. I want to apply for my family visa after clearing the fines. Please help me to reduce fines.

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How to file a claim against my company for holding the EOSB after resignation?

Q: I resigned from my job on 1 July, and on 31 July I completed my notice period. Until now, I haven`t received my EOSB. The accounting teams already contacted me upon calculating my EOS and I have signed to them. But regarding the payment transfer, they are informing me it is under process. Please advise on how I should approach the email to the accounting team on the follow up.

What are the steps to claim forgery of documents in appeal court?

Q: In a labor case, if anyone found forgery and other UAE law violations, will the court take it as a criminal case or labor case? The employer made a fabricated bill and won in the first instance, then in appeal court found the forgery. In that case, will the court take the forgery as a criminal case or not?

Can the employer hold visa cancellation and passport to see the new employee's visa?

Q: Dear Lawyer, I`m canceling my job visa with my employer to shift to a new job. They provided me with the cancellation paper. But they have asked to provide my new visa status change copy in order to release my passport, gratuity, leave salary and insurance continuity papers... etc. Is this legal?? Can you advise me on the same? Thank you.

Possibility to continue credit card payments from outside the UAE after relocation

Q: I have a debt of around 10K on two credit cards and currently live in the UAE on which I have never missed a single payment and have always paid in full. I have a much better job offer in Qatar which I want to take. I would like to take up the Qatar offer and pay the debt from Qatar.

Issuing a legal heirs' document in the UAE to be used in India

Q: Hi, My father passed away some time back and he has assets in India, like property, etc. Can we make a legal heirs document in the UAE for use in India? What are the process and requirements? Thank you!