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How to serve a notice of writ and obligation to pay when the debtor is unreachable?
Q: Dear Lawyers, I have initiated an execution case against a debtor. As the first step, I sent a "notice of writ and obligation to pay" to the debtor`s advocate. The advocate refused to accept the notice. Then I tried to send an email and SMS to the debtor. However, the court system said "No email found on Emirates ID" and "System refused to send SMS" because the debtor has outdated information on their Emirates ID. Question 1: Is a notice considered served 7 days after the court issues it, or 7 days after the debtor receives it? Question 2: What is the next step if email, SMS, and physical delivery to the advocate fail? I do not have the debtor`s physical address. 2.1 Is there a system to publish the notice on the court website? How do I petition for this? 2.2 Can I petition to publish it in a newspaper? How do I petition for this? 2.3 Are there any other steps I should take to notify the debtor?
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Sep 30, 2024
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كيف نتعامل مع عامل غادر العمل وتغيب لمدة أسبوع؟
س: السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته، عامل ترك العمل نتيجة سؤال التحريات عنه، ولا يوجد مكان له نعلمه، وتغيب لمدة أسبوع. ماذا نفعل؟
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Oct 1, 2024
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UAE
How to handle a 12% rent increase in Ras Al Khaimah when RAK RERA offers no guidance?
Q: Dear Lawyers, I have a tenancy contract in Ras Al Khaimah, expiring on January 1, 2025. This is my first year of tenancy with this particular landlord, and I intend to renew for a second year. The landlord contacted me, requesting confirmation on whether I plan to renew the tenancy or vacate, and they quoted a new rent 12% higher than the rent in the first year. The renewal terms and rates are not explicitly mentioned in the tenancy contract or the addendum. I understand that it is illegal to increase rent by more than 10%, but surprisingly, RAK RERA could not comment on this and failed to confirm which laws and regulations I could refer to. I am familiar with the renewal and rental dispute process via Dubai RERA, which is straightforward, but I am unaware of the process in Ras Al Khaimah. Could you advise on the correct and fair renewal process? Thanks!
Oct 1, 2024
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UAE
Seller backed out after manually signing due to DLD website outage. What to do?
Q: Dear Lawyers, I am a Dubai resident. I found a property in Dubai to buy through a real estate agent, and the seller agreed on the price I offered. At the time of signing the Sale Contract (Form F) on the DLD website, the system was down, so we signed it manually and gave the deposit check to the agent. The contract stated that the RERA system was down and that when it is back in operation, we should refile Form F digitally within 24 hours. The next day, the agent prepared it, and I signed it, but the seller refused to. He proceeded with the sale of the property to a different buyer and refused to pay the penalty stated in the contract. My questions are: 1. Is this legal? 2. Can he sell it to someone else even though he signed a contract with me? 3. RERA couldn`t block the sale because the contract was done manually and not registered in their system. Do I have legal rights to demand the penalty be paid or for the sale to go through? I have a copy of the sale contract with his signature.
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Oct 1, 2024
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UAE
How many paid maternity leave days does UAE law entitle employees to?
Q: Hi, I would like to inquire about the number of paid maternity leave days an employee is entitled to under UAE law. Could you please provide clarification on this matter? Thank you!
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Sep 30, 2024
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UAE
Can the UAE resident visa get canceled if the resident is outside the UAE?
Q: Can the UAE resident visa get canceled if the resident is outside the UAE? If it can, how long will it take?
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Sep 26, 2024
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UAE
Handling landlord's notice to vacate my apartment in Ajman at the end of my lease
Q: Dear Lawyers, My apartment lease contract in Ajman ends on 09-Dec-2024. The landlord has served me a notice through the Ministry of Justice, stating their unwillingness to renew the contract and requesting that I vacate the property at the end of the lease.+3
Sep 30, 2024
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UAE
Will revoking the NOC I gave my wife help her leave without paying 3 months' notice salary?
Q: Hi, My wife is currently working in a nursery under my visa as a Teacher`s Assistant. I was suddenly relocated by my company to another emirate, and my wife and son will accompany me. She is under a labor contract with her company, and her Adek pass is under the company. She wishes to leave without notice because her position will not affect the activities of the school. However, her manager is requesting 3 months` notice or 3 months` salary before she can leave. I need advice on what to do next because this is not stated in her contract, and she is not a teacher who would need to pay such an amount. Will revoking the NOC I gave her to work solve the issue? I even offered for her to pay 1 month of her salary plus the labor contract money so we can relocate, but the manager is still refusing. What can I do? She needs to start another job when we move to another emirate, and Adek pass approval is required, so she needs cancellation from her current employer.+3
Sep 30, 2024
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UAE
Nearing the end of the grace period—how can I extend my visa without a new job?
Q: Hello, I am a British citizen, and I`ve lost my job. After the one-month grace period, how can I reapply for a new visa or extension if I haven`t found a new role yet?Oct 1, 2024
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Do I need to re-upload evidence in my personal status appeal case?
Q: Dear Lawyers, In a Personal Status appeal case, do I need to upload the WhatsApp messages or evidence of abuse from my ex-husband again into the court system, even though I had already uploaded them in the previous case? Or should I only upload the receipts and invoices that show the expenses for which I disagreed with the amount or the judge`s final decision?
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Sep 30, 2024
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UAE
How can I claim money owed to me using a blank cheque?
Q: Hello, I have received 3 signed blank cheques from a known person for money owed to me. We had a handshake deal, which was not honored. How can I claim the amount using a blank cheque?+1
Sep 30, 2024
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UAE
Can I call clients more than twice a week with their consent under Telemarketing Regulations?
Q: Hi all, I need some clarification regarding Cabinet Resolution No. (56) of 2024 concerning the Telemarketing Regulations. I collect the contacts of potential clients in Dubai on my website. By submitting their contacts, the client agrees to the processing of personal data. Do I have the right to call such a client more than 2 times a week, especially if the consent indicates that the client agrees to be called more frequently than established by the Cabinet Resolution?Sep 30, 2024
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UAE
What does "governed" mean in a criminal court case?
Q: Dear Lawyers, What does "governed" mean in a criminal court case? Also, an arrest warrant is mentioned.Sep 30, 2024
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Golden visa holder in Dubai: Do I need a work permit as a managing director?
Q: Dear Lawyer, I registered my company in the Meydan Freezone in Dubai. I am a Golden Visa holder (visa sponsored by my husband). As the Managing Director of that company, do I need to apply for a work permit or labor card to be legally compliant? If yes, what is the process?+3
Sep 29, 2024
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UAE
Can I cancel the tenancy agreement without paying a fee because I lost my employment?
Q: Dear Lawyers, I have just renewed my tenancy agreement with my landlord for a new one-year contract. Both of us have signed the contract, and I have given the cheques, with the first one to be cashed on 22nd October 2024. I have just learned that my employment contract will be terminated on 31st December. Can I cancel the tenancy agreement and get my two cheques back without paying a fee since I am losing my employment?Sep 30, 2024
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How can I clear my DUI record to secure a police clearance certificate for my visa?
Q: Dear Lawyers, I need to apply for a visa and university, which means I need a police clearance certificate. I have a DUI case from 6 months ago that I need to have removed from my record. I need to submit a rehabilitation request but have no idea how to go about it. Please help!
Sep 28, 2024
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