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Is it legal to record voices without consent?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, My neighbors made a noise complaint against me. They recorded my voice without my consent and shared it with security. Is it legal to record voices without consent? Can I use this against them?

Will a PCC be issued after paying a fine for an RTA accident?

Q: Hello, I was in an RTA accident about a year ago, which resulted in a police case. I stayed in the hospital for a month and was then discharged. When I tried to go back home for recovery, I found out that there was a travel ban on my passport due to the pending case. The court ruling was to pay a fine, which I did. The case was closed and I came back home. I am now planning to go back to the UAE to work, and the company has sent my documents for security clearance. Will I be able to get a PCC?

Detained for hit-and-run accident: What to do?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I have an inquiry about my friend who was detained by immigration in Abu Dhabi and taken to CID. They said he is being investigated for a hit-and-run accident, but they are not providing much information. My friend gave his car to someone else to drive, and the driver was involved in a minor accident. The driver said he stopped at the side of the road after the accident, but a police officer told him to move his car to the parking lot near Dubai Mall. The driver did as he was told, and a taxi was also involved in the accident. Everyone was safe, but after they parked, the driver of the first car told the driver of my friend`s car to go further down the road because there were a lot of cars. The driver of my friend`s car couldn`t find the other driver, so he left the scene. What can happen in this scenario? Who will be at fault, the friend who was driving the car or the friend who owns the car?

Can a travel ban be issued against the owner/manager of a closed company?

Q: Hi, I want to know if a travel ban can be issued against the owner/manager of a closed company whose trade license has also expired due to outstanding financial liabilities or debts. As a creditor of the company, can I apply to the court for the issuance of a travel ban?

How to remove overstay fines after a judgement to find another job?

Q: Hi I have a civil case pending judgment and it`s already done for an amount of 8000. I have to pay but I don`t have that amount. It`s been 1 year since I have overstayed and the company did not cancel my visa. I cannot cancel my visa. What option do I have in this situation? Is there any way to exit Dubai?

How to make the bank allow me to enter the UAE without paying the full loan?

Q: Dear All, Please advise me on this issue. Your help and guidance will be appreciated! I am writing to discuss the repayment of the loan amount that I owe. I was asked to pay an amount of AED 15,000. Unfortunately, my current financial situation does not allow me to pay this amount as I am going through a hardship. However, I am determined to fulfill my financial obligations as soon as I start working. I can currently afford to pay an amount of AED 1,000, which is the maximum amount I can allocate towards the repayment for now. As soon as I enter the UAE, I will be in a more stable financial position and I can begin repaying the loan on a monthly basis. My question is: how can I make the bank agree with my request and allow me to enter the UAE without any hassle? Thank you for your time and consideration!

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Can I request a travel ban against the manager of closed company for a debt he has?

Q: Dear Sir, My question is can a travel ban be issued against the manager of a closed company who had debts and outstanding financial liabilities? As a creditor of a company, can I request the court to issue a travel ban against the manager of a closed company? Which article of the UAE commercial law talks about this?

How can I get a refund for a tourism package that I was not provided with?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, In January 2013, I subscribed to a tourism package with a registered company in the UAE. We signed a contract and paid AED 11,000 for the package. However, the company has not been providing us with the promised services. We have decided to cancel the subscription and request a refund. The company initially said that we would be eligible for a refund after 6 months, but now they are saying that we will only be refunded after 1 year, and that is only if management approves. The exact clause that describes the cancellation policy is: “A subscription cancellation request received within 7 days of the enrollment/payment date may be eligible for a refund after deducting 30% administration charges and the cost of any utilized services, if any.” Their subscription fee is 11000 and we were not informed of a separate administration charge. They are not willing to refund. Isn’t it illegal to deny that right to a customer? Thank you in advance for any guidance you can provide!

If the bank seized the vehicle and sold it out, can they claim the amount by a civil case?

Q: Hi. I would like to know if the bank seized the vehicle and sold it out, can they claim the amount by a civil case?

How to get out of a job immediately without serving a notice period?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, My wife is on my Abu Dhabi visa and is currently working for a Dubai company in the Silicon Oasis Free Zone. I have provided her with a no-objection certificate (NOC) for employment. She is having a terrible time at the company and feels harassed. She wants to resign immediately, but she has a three-month notice period. The company has a history of not letting employees leave amicably. Is it possible to retract my NOC and get her relieved immediately from her employer? Or is there any other way to get her out of this situation immediately without serving the notice period?

Can I appeal to my employer to cancel my residence visa after labor contract expiry?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, Can I easily appeal to my employer to cancel my residence visa after my labor contract expires?

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The liability for introducing client to unlicensed OTC exchange house

Q: Dear all, My husband is a real estate agent who found a client who wants to exchange Chinese Yuan to USDT. He then found a friend`s friend who runs an Over-The-Counter (OTC) exchange house that is not licensed in the UAE. They agreed on a referral fee for my husband if the transaction is successful. The client transferred the CNY to the OTC exchange house and sent a screenshot of the transaction. The OTC released the USDT to the client without checking if they had actually received the money. One day later, the OTC realized that they had not received the money and the client had disappeared. The OTC is now threatening my husband to bear the loss because he introduced the client to them. Can you tell me what the legal implications are for my husband? Many thanks!

New landlord is not returning old checks: What should I do?

Q: Hello, My new landlord has the old checks from the previous landlord. I have already paid the rent to the new landlord, but he is not giving me back the old checks with the name of the old landlord. What legal actions can I take in this matter? Can I inform the police about this? Or should I do it through the rental disputes center?

How to know if a work permit is canceled?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I left the UAE in June and canceled my expired work permit before I left. I paid the outpass fee, and I was allowed back into the UAE a month later on a tourist visa. However, a company that does work permits has told me that my previous work permit is not canceled. Is this possible? How was I allowed back into the UAE on a tourist visa if my previous work permit is not canceled?

How can I clear penalties after visa violation and closing the company?

Q: I worked in Abu Dhabi for 2 years. My visa expired on 25/11/2016 and the company applied for visa renewal. For an emergency situation, I exit from Abu Dhabi on 08/01/2017, and the company said that they canceled my visa and paid 45 days payment also. Then I moved from the UAE. After a long time, I got a job in Abu Dhabi and applied for a new visa, but it showed a violation. They put a big fine on me. My old company was closed also. In this condition, what do I have to do to clear this violation? I am having all documents related to my exit and settlement paper. Please guide me on this issue.

Is it true if I want to purchase a rented property that I need to send a new eviction notice?

Q: Hi, I would like to purchase a property but there is a tenant inside. She was given an eviction notice in Feb 2023, but her tenancy contract is expiring in October 2023. The transaction goes well, by that time I should be owning the property and my intention is to move in and live there. However, I called Dubai Land Department and they told me that in case I make the purchase, I will need to serve a new eviction notice, which would push the tenant for another 12 months. In that case, I will not buy this property and look for a vacant one. The tenant seems ready to move out, but there can always be some unexpected situations, in which case she may extend. Therefore, I am happy to risk her staying until February next year, but not for another 12 months from the moment I buy the property. Please can you tell me what my options with this flat are, and how I can minimize the risk of the tenant staying longer? Thank you!