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Cancellation of an off-plan property while an SPA is not signed and the project is completed

Q: I booked an off-payment plan in 2016 for a residential project in Dubai. As per the booking form, the expected completion date of the project was Dec 2017. The project was completed recently in Feb 2021. I paid 30%in installments and the remaining, 70%, is due for payment now at the time of handover. I only signed the booking form in 2016. Neither developer initiated the reservation agreement and SPA nor I approached the developer till 2019. I did not approach because I was not aware of any such documents. Due to significant project delays, I applied in Jan 2020 for a request of refund. Afterward, I continuously followed up for the whole year. Now, they sent me the final notice that the project is completed and if I do not pay the remaining amount within a month, then my unit will be canceled. I would like to ask: Based on the above facts, what are my legal rights to claim a refund or compensation as I don’t sign the SPA and I already paid 30% of the amount to the developer?

How to act against delay of hiring process and threatening to bear overstay penalty

Q: Hi, I am a female physiotherapist and I got a job offer from my facility on October 15th 2020, after which they delayed the medical licensing process until February. I got my licence activated under their facility on February 21st 2021 and again they delayed the joining process and they asked me to cancel my visa (spouse) on March 21st 2021. My grace period will expire tomorrow and they want me to take a visit visa now or they will cut the penalty from my future salary. What am I supposed to do? Also, I am not willing to pay a penalty as it`s not my fault and a visit visa can`t be taken as my husband has already lost his job. Please give me an advice.

What does it mean when the court assigns an expert again?

Q: Dear Sir, I have expert reports already, but the court has ordered today for expert again. "To Assign An Expert Next In Turn On The List". May I know what does it mean?

An employee spends company's money on personal expenses

Q: An employee took money for payment to a supplier (70000 AED) and spent it on personal expenses. Should we open a police case? What legal punishment can be decided by court? The employee doesn`t have any property in the UAE. Thank you!

دعوى عضل ولي بسبب رفض الأب تزويج ابنته

س: السلام عليكم أخت مريم، خطيبي يريد الزواج بي. والدي رفض بحجة أن أم خطيبي غير موافقة وأن خطيبي قدراته المادية ضعيفة مع الأخذ بعين الاعتبار أن خطيبي جهّز لي منزلاً كاملاً وكان ينفق عليّ. علمًا بأن والدي تزوج بدون موافقة أمه. حاولت أقنعه مرات عديدة لكنه رفض وكذلك حاول خطيبي مع أمه لمدة لا تقل عن ثلاث سنوات. إخوته الآخرين تزوجوا بدون رضاها لأنها تريد المال من أبنائها. هل يحق لي رفع قضية عضل ولي هنا؟ وشكرًا!

How to transfer the ownership of a car to another person after leaving Dubai

Q: I have moved to Canada permanently from Dubai. I have a car back in Dubai which is under my name and I need to transfer the ownership to my brother`s name. The car has no outstanding fees or payments. Its insurance and Mulkiya (license) are still valid. How can I transfer the ownership without having to visit Dubai?

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فتح الدائن بلاغ في مركز الشرطة ودفع غرامة لرفع التعميم

س: السلام عليكم، استلفت من شخص مال؛ حوالي 20 ألف درهم وليس معي الآن للسداد. فتح بلاغ. هل أُمنع من السفر؟ سمعت أنه يمكن أن أدفع غرامة ويُرفَع التعميم.

How to know whether you have a criminal or civil case and how to clear them

Q: I left the country last year and I have an unpaid personal loan with a bank and credit card bill in another (all together AED 75000). The bank has filed a case against me already (as per their email). Now I need to know whether the bank has filed a civil case or criminal case since the amount is less than AED 200000. Also, I need to know whether is it possible to get a criminal record check or police clearance without paying my debt.

Automatic cancellation of the visa for staying 6 months outside the UAE

Q: Dear Sir, I am working in one contracting company in Dubai and my visa expired last week. I returned back to Dubai last month only after spending 6 months in India. I have sponsored visas for my wife and kid. They already stayed out of the UAE for 9 months. Now my employer wants to cancel my visa but I want to know whether my family visa is already cancelled or I will have any problem with the cancellation of my visa. No way I can arrange the original Emirates ID and passport from them because they are not living with me. Please advise.

Issuing a police clearance certificate while there is a credit card case

Q: Hi, I left the UAE in 2017. I have a credit card case. I want a PCC now. How can I get it? Kindly advise me!

Is it legal to work 10 hours a day in the month of Ramadan?

Q: I am working in Ramadan 10 hours, 6 days a week. Is this legal?

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Leaving a job without notice in case of salary delay

Q: My friend joined a company in Jabel Ali Freezone in December 2020. Now he is about to complete 5 months in the company and they have processed his visa too. But the problem is that in that company, the salaries are pending from the last 1 year and this guy is also not getting anything from the last 5 months. Now he attended an interview outside Freezone in Dubai and so is he able to get released from that company without any legal actions?

إنكار بائع المؤسسة للبيع بعد تحصيله الأموال وتقديم سند تنازل

س: إلى السادة المحامين المحترمين، الموضوع/ أنا مسثتمر تجاري كنت أرغب في شراء مؤسسة تجارية بمبلغ مليون درهم واجتمعت بمالك المؤسسة ووكيلها القانون. المؤسسة التي أرغب في شرائها عليها التزامات وديون وليس لي علاقة بذلك كوني مشتري والبائع ليس لديه مبلغ لسداد ديون على المؤسسة وكان يرغب في سداد الديون عبر أموال المشتري. وهنا قام البائع بعرض سند تنازل عن المؤسّسة مُوقَّع من وكيله القانوني ومختوم من مؤسسته، وهنا فعلاً دفعت مبلغ قيمة الشراء بحسن النية كي يسدد ديون المؤسسة ويُخلي ذمتها ويستطيع التنازل عن المؤسسة خالية من الالتزمات ولكن هذا لم يحصل. تأخَّر في التنازل رغم محاولة المشتري مرارًا وتكرارًا التواصل مع المالك ووكيله القانوني إلا أنه كان يتحايل ويماطل بأنه يحتاج إلى وقت وما شابه ذلك. بعد الإلحاح عليه لرد المبلغ المُستَلَم، قام بتحرير شيك ووقّع الوكيل القانوني عليه وعند الصرف لم يكن يقابله رصيد. فُتحَت دعوى أمر أداء وقام البائع بالاستئناف واحتجّ بأنه لا يعلم عن موضوع البيع شيء وأن الوكيل مستثمر وأن صاحب المؤسسة مجرد كفيل دون أن يُثبت ذلك وتم تعيين خبير كانت دراسته مجرد رأي بدون أدلة. ما الحل؟

عزل شريك غادر ولا يمكن الوصول إليه

س: السلام عليكم، شريك في شركة بالسعودية بنسبة عشرة بالمائة غادر ولم يعد ولم يعين أحدًا ينوب عنه ولا يتواصل وهو المدير بالسجل التجاري. هل يمكن للشريك المتبقي أن يعزله ويخرجه من الشركة ويُحوِّل الشركة لاسمه ويحتفظ بمبلغه لحين ظهوره؟ علمًا بأن الحل لدى المحكمة قد يكون تصفية الشركة.

احتساب مدة 3 أشهر بعد التحويل لدعم ساند ضمن العقد

س: السلام عليكم، إذا كانت مدة العقد ١٢ شهرًا ميلاديًا وتوقف العقد لمدة ٣ أشهر بسبب تحويلي من الشركة إلى دعم ساند بطلب منها، فهل تُحسَب مدة الـ٣ أشهر ضمن العقد ويستمر أم أن للعامل الحق في تعويض هذه المدة بعد انتهاء العقد؟ وشكرًا لك!

Terminating a trouble making employee under article 120

Q: A troublemaking employee has been absent for 70 days last 1 year. He is engaged in selling articles such as phones, watches, etc which is a breach of contract. He is engaged in money lending business, while on an employment visa. Evidence was confiscated from that person, with witnesses. As an employer, after having given 2 documented warnings, a final warning, followed by a written investigation, then termination under article 120, will the employee be entitled to any benefits still?