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Can I travel to & from other GCC countries due to defaults in UAE?
Q: Hi. I have outstanding debts in the UAE since I left Dubai in 2015. Can I travel to & from other GCC countries due to defaults in the UAE?
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Oct 28, 2024
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I have a pending loan and a credit card due to job loss. How to reach an easy payment plan?
Q: I have a personal loan and a credit card and due to job loss, I was struggling to find a way to pay the dues. I have 3 months` dues left and my credit card as well is pending. I did inform the bank about the job loss, however, they have bounced the cheque and a travel ban has been initiated. Now I`m paying back the dues little by little, however, the bank called and asked me to pay an amount that I cannot afford at this moment. They are proceeding with the full amount recovery procedure. Recently, I have acquired a low-paying job and have asked the bank to give me 2 months of time to stabilize things. However, they refused and said they could not. What can I do here? Please suggest a way out here. My last visa got canceled and currently on a visit visa. Will I be able to get an internal visa extension here? I want to continue here in the UAE, but the bank is making my life hell and giving me mental breakdowns and torture by collection calls.
Oct 28, 2024
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UAE
What can I do in case of threatening and defaming for a disputed debt?
Q: I am in Abu Dhabi. Someone was disputing about the money he says I owe him. On WhatsApp, I told him if you have a problem, you can complain or report that. Then he started sending me messages saying that I was a liar and a scam. And that he will come to my residential building and tell everyone that I am a liar and scammer, and he will come to my apartment and take the money he claims it’s his. He also made a racial comment about my home country (that this is UAE and not your home country where you can scam people). He also mentioned something bad about my family. I reported this to the police with screenshots of the chat. What else can I do in this case of threatening and defaming?
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Oct 24, 2024
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UAE
How can I vacate a rented property bought at auction?
Q: Dear Lawyers, I am buying a property from an auction house that is already rented out. What is the process to get the property vacated?
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Oct 24, 2024
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UAE
Can I dispute an RDC judgment against me for unpaid rent if I never received notice?
Q: Hello, I vacated the premises without informing the landlord, and it has come to my attention that the landlord filed a case against me at the RDC and won, with the judgment requiring me to pay rent and damages. However, I was not aware of this since the phone number and email address linked to my Emirates ID belonged to our company PRO, who failed to inform me. I have the following questions: 1. Can I dispute the claim that I was not aware of it since the email address and phone number that I use are different from the one on my Emirates ID? (Kindly note the 1 week for appealing after the RDC judgment has already passed) 2. If yes, then how and to whom can I file the dispute and on what basis can I file the dispute? 3. What actions can the landlord take against me, if he executes the judgment? 4. What happens if I do not pay the damages that the RDC has asked me to pay? Thanks!
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Oct 25, 2024
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UAE
Can a 70-year-old facing a rental case get a waiver for unpaid rent due to age and financial hardship?
Q: Asalmu Alaikum, Dear Honorable Lawyers! I have a question regarding a 70-year-old man who has a rental case in Ajman involving 20,000 dirhams. He has paid 10,000 dirhams, leaving 10,000 dirhams still due. This poor elderly man’s visa has expired, and due to his age, he is unable to find work and has no money for food. How can he resolve his rental case and pay the remaining amount? He has not returned to his home country, Pakistan, for the past 11 years. Is there any law in this country that allows for the waiver of outstanding rent? If something happens to him because of these 10,000 dirhams, or if he passes away here, who will be responsible? Kindly let me know if a waiver application can be submitted for this amount and whom to contact for assistance. Who can help him in this matter, as he has no money? Thanks!
Oct 27, 2024
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UAE
New landlord demands immediate eviction or rent increase without notice. What are my options?
Q: Dear Lawyers, I did not receive an Ejari from my previous landlord. The new landlord has sent me an email requesting that I vacate immediately without notice or pay rent according to the current market rate. What are my options in this case?
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Oct 25, 2024
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UAE
Our divorce case status in Dubai Courts shows "Decided". Does it mean divorce is granted?
Q: Our divorce was processed in Dubai Courts and the case status shows "Decided". Does it mean that our divorce has been granted and that our marriage contract under Dubai Personal Status Courts is now nullified automatically? Do we need to do any process to obtain documents to guarantee the divorce?
Oct 25, 2024
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UAE
I ordered a car and paid in full but delivery was delayed. Can I cancel the deal and get a refund?
Q: I bought a car from a dealer and paid all costs in cash. They promised to deliver the car within 2-3 days of receiving the full amount. I paid and forwarded the proof of payment to them on Monday 14 October 2024. I do have a vehicle sales agreement benefiting only the dealer. Today after begging for a follow-up, they informed me that the car will be delivered next week. What is my legal position? Can I cancel the deal and demand a return of my money? Please revert+5
Oct 25, 2024
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UAE
How to enforce a judgment agaisnt a debtor who fled the country to get the outstanding payment?
Q: Reference to the defendant`s non-payment of execution writ. Seven years ago I won a case and the court obliged the defendant to pay. At the time, the court failed to approve the arrest warrant and the defendant ran away. Now, all the necessary requests are approved in the system but the court is unable to find the defendant. What are my rights in this situation to get the outstanding payment either from the defendant or his family and friends?Oct 23, 2024
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UAE
Can I terminate my Dubai property contract due to a 12-month delay and only 50% completion?
Q: Dear Lawyers, I bought a property in Dubai, and the developer is 12 months late with the progress still 50% incomplete. Can I file a case and terminate the contract?
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Oct 23, 2024
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UAE
Should I send a new bilingual notice or stick with the original Arabic one to prevent a tenant's appeal?
Q: Hello all, I sent a legal notice to a tenant for non-payment and eviction (nationality: Bangladeshi). The notary sent the notice in Arabic. Now someone has informed me that if I file a case, the tenant may appeal, claiming he didn’t understand the notice because it was in Arabic, which could lead to me losing the case. So I may need to send a new notice in both English and Arabic, despite the tenant subletting the property and giving POA to an Egyptian individual who understands the law well. I went to Tasheel today, and they advised that even if the notice is in Arabic, the tenant will lose the appeal if he doesn`t pay, or even if we lose the appeal, he will still have to pay all due rent. It’s now very confusing whether I should send a new notice in both Arabic and English or proceed with the same notice and file the case.+6
Oct 24, 2024
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UAE
Name removed as manager, yet I received a notice for the company's unpaid rent. What to do?
Q: Dear Lawyers, I was a manager at a company, and my name was listed as the manager. However, my name was removed by a court order a year ago. The company didn’t pay the rent so the free zone sent a legal notice mentioning both my name and the company’s name. How do I address this issue, as I am not linked to the company anymore?+3
Oct 24, 2024
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UAE
How can a tour operator company in Dubai hire drivers who already have visas?
Q: I am the owner of a tour operator company in Dubai that provides chauffeur services to our clients. I am seeking guidance on the legal requirements for hiring chauffeurs who already possess valid visas, as I do not intend to provide visas myself. Specifically, I would like to know which documents I must prepare to comply with UAE law, aside from a contractual agreement. Is it necessary to obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the company that issued their current visa? Additionally, should the contract explicitly state that they are third-party contractors with my company? What else should be included in the contractual agreement? One of the driver’s CVs states that he has a partner visa. What law would apply in this scenario? Your expertise on this matter would be greatly appreciated.
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Oct 24, 2024
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UAE
Does it affect my legal status or Emirates ID if my employer revokes my labor card?
Q: My employer revoked my labor card on 10-10-2024. I found out once I tried to log in through my UAE pass what my legal status was. Does it affect my legal status or Emirates ID? If yes, how much time will I have to correct my status? I am outside the Emirates, and my family is also under my sponsorship. Is it possible for me to return to the Emirates to adjust my status? So, even if I want to check my visa status, which platform or authority should I contact?
Oct 24, 2024
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UAE
How can I enforce exclusive distribution rights and protect against unauthorized sales in the UAE?
Q: Dear Lawyers, I am in discussions with a manufacturer in China to become their distributor in the UAE. We have agreed to exclusive distribution, meaning they should not supply their products or brand to another distributor in the UAE. We will be signing a contract for exclusive distribution. How can I legally prevent their products from entering the UAE market? If we find another company selling the product in the UAE, what legal action can we take? Thanks!
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Oct 23, 2024
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