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What happens when I give my tenant an eviction notice mid tenancy contract?
Q: I gave my tenant a notarised eviction notice to vacate my apartment as I want to sell it. I handed the notice in December 2022, and the current tenancy agreement expires in April 2023. The tenant has raised a case in RDC seeking a full 12-month contract renewal till April 2024, which will exceed the notice period. Being a non-UAE resident and not having a unified ID #, I cannot submit my response and have a video hearing soon. What can I do?
Apr 6, 2023
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UAE
Fixing a persistent ceiling leak in an apartment with minimal hassle
Q: Dear Community, I am seeking your support and guidance regarding an issue in my 2-bedroom apartment in Sharjah. The hall of my apartment has been experiencing leakage from the center of the ceiling for the past 4 months. Despite my repeated complaints and requests to the real estate company, they have not repaired or solved the problem. Can anybody advise me on how to resolve this issue with the least amount of hassle? Thank you in advance!
Apr 6, 2023
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UAE
Can the company force employees to work all week without rest?
Q: Our company is not giving any holiday in a week and for 1 year, they are blackmailing us for work.
Apr 6, 2023
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UAE
Is it possible for a Muslim woman to get married to a Hindu man?
Q: Is it possible for a Muslim woman to get married to a Hindu man?
Apr 6, 2023
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UAE
I bought an apartment and the previous owner served eviction notice. Do I need to serve a new one?
Q: I recently bought an apartment with an existing tenant. The previous owner served the tenant an eviction notice via Dubai Courts. By using this notice, can I evict the tenant or not? The eviction period ends on September 2023 and the current contract ends on April 2023. If I can evict the existing tenant, how should I prepare a new contract? Is it enough to prepare a 5-month contract and refer to the eviction notice in additional terms?
Apr 6, 2023
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UAE
Is there any law regarding the nuisance caused by neighbors in the resting time?
Q: Are there any rules and regulations in Abu Dhabi that forbid the tenants to create disturbing sounds such as drilling, and other maintenance-related jobs on the weekends at their homes? I can not find any resources online. I appreciate it if someone could provide an answer.
Apr 5, 2023
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UAE
What happens when the property is sold mid-lease?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, Does the existing tenancy contract between the tenant and the previous owner remain in force even after the new landlord has purchased the property in the middle of an ongoing lease? And when should a new tenancy contract be made? Should it be made immediately after the property has been sold, or at the end of the ongoing tenancy contract signed between the previous owner of the property and the tenant? Also, does a new contract have to be in place for the tenant to exchange the cheques, or does the existing tenancy contract with the previous owner remain valid for the purpose of exchanging the cheques?
Apr 5, 2023
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UAE
Can I give birth in Dubai while still under my father's sponsorship?
Q: Hello, I just got married a few months ago, and now I`m pregnant. However, I am still under my father`s sponsorship and haven`t switched to my husband`s sponsorship because I want my visa to expire first. Will this be a problem after I give birth? I want to give birth here in Dubai.Apr 5, 2023
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UAE
Can a party in an agreement agree to waive its right of filing a lawsuit?
Q: In the UAE, if two parties enter into an agreement, can a party give up the right to bring a lawsuit against another party by writing these words in the same agreement?Apr 5, 2023
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UAE
How can we assign our branch newly registered trademark to our head office abroad?
Q: We are an Abu Dhabi foreign branch office of Bahrain and Bahrain is owned by the UK. We have successfully registered our logo with MOE using our Abu Dhabi trade license. However, our UK office said that all IP should be under the name of the UK head office. The UK wants to assign the trademark/logo to the UK head office. Can we assign/transfer the right to the UK? There are also other offices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi using the same logo (they are all sister companies).Apr 5, 2023
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UAE
How to clear a report for lost passport in the police system after finding it?
Q: Hello I lost my passport during shifting and I reported a lost certificate. Then after 5 to 6 days, I found my passport. After a few days, I was going to my country and immigration stopped me. They said first you have to clear your case. So then, I cleared my case from the police station and they said you are clear now. But in my Dubai police app, it`s still pending. Can I travel now?Apr 5, 2023
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UAE
How can I guarantee the safety of my child and I if I file divorce against an abusive husband?
Q: I am an Indian lady who is suffering domestic abuse and violence with video evidence. I work in the UAE and my husband is on a visit visa. He is traveling back to India and this is when I will issue the divorce papers. My fear is he will come back to the UAE and abuse me further once he sees the divorce papers. I don`t want to leave the UAE as this is where my job is. I have a 3-year-old son and want to remain safe here. Is there any way I can issue a protection order or travel ban against my husband to ensure the safety of myself and my child?Apr 5, 2023
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UAE
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?
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Apr 5, 2023
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UAE
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?+1
Apr 5, 2023
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UAE
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?
Apr 5, 2023
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UAE
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
Apr 5, 2023
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