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Can two partners in a civil company make decisions without the approval of the third partner?

Q: Hi I would like to get advice on Business Law 1. In a Partnership Business (civil company not LLC) of Partner A-50%, PartnerB-25%, and PartnerC-25% can Partner A who is the Managing Director of the Company authorize only one partner (eg: Partner C) as the sole Bank Signatory without the consent of Partner B? 2. How much would a process of evaluation of the Company asset and filing for a legal action to withdraw the partnership cost? And how long does it take to allocate the 25% share value to the quitting partner?

Can I travel to GCC countries if I have an unresolved credit loan in the UAE?

Q: Hello Everyone! I have a credit loan of around 40,000 AED in the UAE, and due to being jobless, I was unable to pay the installments. If a travel ban is imposed on me in the UAE because of this, will I still be able to travel to Saudi Arabia in 2025? I am very serious about paying and clearing my loans so I need clarity on whether the UAE travel bans extend to traveling to other GCC countries.

How can I act against the domestic violence and cheating of my boyfriend?

Q: Hi. I have been with my boyfriend for 2 years now. I moved in with him. When we started dating, he already borrowed some money from me. Then later on, he asked me to take a loan so he could get a flat. Then when I got the bonus, we used it to pay his pending to clear his case. He keeps cheating on me. many times I caught him. He became violent, hitting me, punching me even in a taxi, and he pulled my hair in front of his brothers. He broke my phone when I tried to move out. But still, I stayed because I love him. He started buying cameras at home. He is hiding the camera because he is accusing me of cheating. He is accusing me of having a relationship with other guys in the flat. He is becoming more and more abusive. Every day he is accusing me of something. I bought a camera and helped him install it to prove he was wrong. But he kept accusing me of even changing the position of the camera every day. What should I do? What legal action can I take? I want to put an end to this now.

Can a new bank account be linked to debts from another bank tied to a salary account?

Q: Dear Lawyers, I have a travel ban and need to pay a 35k amount to the bank. Recently, the bank linked this amount to my salary account, showing a negative balance in my current account. Kindly advise if I open a new bank account, can the other bank link it for my due amount? Can I change my visa during the travel ban?

Can my employer extend my notice period without my consent?

Q: Hello, I am serving my notice period with my current employer, and the day after it ends, I am supposed to join the new company. However, my current employer is telling me they will extend the notice period due to pending work. The reason I`m resigning is that I have to work 12-14 hours a day on a 9-hour shift, and there has also been mistreatment from the supervisor. Can they extend my notice period without my approval?

Is the notice period calculated based on total salary or basic salary?

Q: Dear Lawyers, Please advise! Is the notice period calculated based on total salary or basic salary? Is unused annual leave (after termination) calculated based on total salary or basic salary?

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How to formalize a verbal agreement into a legal document in the UAE?

Q: Dear Lawyers, Is there any legal option available in the UAE for two persons with a verbal agreement to formalize it in a legal document for assurance?

Agreed on rent with previous management; can new management demand increase?

Q: Dear lawyers, I am a tenant in Dubai. My current contract will expire on 24-01-25. The real estate agent gave me the renewal paper on October 15 with a 5% increase in rent, as per the RERA index, which I accepted. However, after a few days, the building management changed, and the new real estate team sent me a new contract on November 12 with more than a 10% rent increase (less than 90 days before the contract expires). When I inquired with them, they told me that they are the new management, and I have to follow their instructions or vacate the flat. Otherwise, they will send an evacuation notice. What can I do?

Can an appeal be rejected even if it is filed within 30 days from the date of the Court of First Instance judgment?

Q: Could you clarify if an appeal must be filed within 30 days from the date of the Court of First Instance judgment? However, according to Article 166, paragraphs one and two of the UAE Civil Procedure Law No. 42 of 2022, is it possible for an appeal to be deemed inadmissible even if it is submitted within this 30-day period if the appellant fails to present the grounds for the appeal before or by the time of the first hearing at the Court of Appeal?

I bought second-hand a car from a showroom and discovered a major damage. What can I do?

Q: Hello, I bought a second-hand car from a showroom based in the Ras Al Khor area. When the car was taken to care in service I learned that the car had an accident that was around AED 206K. I bought the car for AED 133K also. They did not say anything about the accident and when I checked the car according to the plate number, there was not any notification online. I have been in Dubai for around 1 year and I do not know what should I do right now. The car brand is [----] - 2021.

Does a 10% rent increase clause in the contract override the 90-day notice requirement?

Q: Dear all, I have a question regarding my rental contract. There is an additional term stating: "The tenant agrees that the rent will increase after 2 years by 10% or as per the RERA rules and regulations." Is this legal? Does it mean the landlord does not have to give us a 90-day notice after 2 years if they want to increase the rent?

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I was terminated on garden leave. Can the employer deduct my transportation allowance from the notice period?

Q: I am seeking clarification regarding the notice period and allowance deductions in my final settlement. My work email was disabled immediately upon termination, and I was informed that I do not need to serve the notice period. However, I have been informed that the transportation allowance will be deducted from the notice period in the final settlement. Could you kindly confirm if it is a standard practice or aligned with company policy to deduct the transportation allowance from the notice period, especially given that I am not actively serving it?

Do MOU conditions remain valid after a property purchase?

Q: Dear Lawyers, The validity of an MOU ends with the property purchase. Will the conditions specified in the MOU remain valid after the deal is closed?

Clarification on rent increase beyond 20% as per RERA Rental Index

Q: I hope you are well. I am currently renting a warehouse in the Al Qusais area, and the landlord has informed me that he intends to increase the rent based on the RERA Rental Index. He believes the current rent is too low compared to market rates. However, the proposed increase would exceed the 20% cap, which I understand is the usual limit for rent increases. According to the RERA Rental Index, rents in Al Qusais range from 43 to 58, and the current rent is below this range. Could you please clarify if the landlord is allowed to increase the rent beyond the 20% cap in this case, considering the RERA Rental Index? Is it possible for the rent to be increased as per the index, or is the 20% cap the absolute maximum allowed? I would appreciate your advice on this matter so that I can understand my rights and obligations. Thank you for your assistance. I look forward to your response. Best regards,

Can I resell branded sportswear online through my website in the UAE?

Q: Hi, Can I resell branded sportswear online through my website in the UAE? The items are original; I import them from a country where I can source models that are sold out or sizes that are unavailable in the UAE.

Do I need a work permit if I am working remotely for a company with no office in the UAE?

Q: I`m on a UAE-dependent visa and have a consultancy contract for a global organization based out of the USA with no office in the UAE. Would I need a work permit in the UAE and if so, what type of permit? As I see all the permits seem to be relevant if the employer or supplier is UAE-based.