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What are the laws regarding chilled water supply in residential buildings?
Q: Hello, What are the laws regarding chilled water supply in residential buildings and its effect on air conditioning output? I recently bought an apartment, and despite servicing all the AC units, we cannot get temperatures lower than 25°C in the living area and 23°C in the bedrooms. An independent AC company evaluated this and reported that the chilled water supply to my unit is 20°C, while it should be 7-8°C. What rights do I have in this situation before approaching building management? I am paying for chiller services but not receiving the expected performance. Thank you!
Aug 19, 2024
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UAE
Can I back out of a signed employment contract before starting work or visa processing?
Q: Hi, I signed an employment contract but haven`t started yet as I am still serving my notice period at my current company. My visa has not yet been processed, and I am still on my current company`s visa. Now I don`t want to continue with the other company. Do I face any legal obligations?
Aug 19, 2024
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UAE
Can an employee claim unpaid salary if more than one year has passed?
Q: Dear Lawyers, Can an employee claim a salary deduction or unclaimed salary after one year from when it was due? For example, can I now file a claim for a salary deduction that occurred in July 2023? Will it be accepted in court?
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Aug 19, 2024
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UAE
Will I be arrested or face a travel ban for an unpaid debt when returning to the UAE?
Q: Hi, I left the UAE during COVID due to redundancy. I had an apartment in Sharjah, where they were unwilling to cancel my tenancy without penalties. Despite many requests, they refused, and I had no option but to leave the country due to very limited flights. Recently, when I checked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs app, I saw a financial criminal case pending against me, stating I am a most-wanted individual due to failure to pay financial sums. I sent a friend to check on the apartment, and they found that a case had been filed with around 29,000 AED due. I am now planning to visit the UAE for a job hunt. Will I be arrested upon arrival and sent to jail, or will they allow me to enter and impose a travel ban until I pay off the amount? Please advise!
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Aug 19, 2024
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UAE
Can I execute a Dubai judgment in Sharjah, or is it restricted to Dubai?
Q: Dear Lawyers, I have a question regarding the execution of a judgment. I filed a civil case in Dubai against someone who works and resides there, and I received a judgment in my favor. Can I open an execution case in Sharjah based on that judgment, or does it have to be in Dubai only? If I can open it in Sharjah, on what grounds can I do so?
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Aug 19, 2024
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UAE
Why was my employment visa rejected despite my degree transcript being attested by MOFA?
Q: Dear Lawyers, I had my degree transcript attested by the UAE MOFA, but my employment visa application was rejected. May I know the reason, please?Aug 19, 2024
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UAE
How can I claim my share of an LLC after selling it to a partner who hasn't paid?
Q: Dear Lawyers, I was a partner in an LLC company for 6 months with a 33 percent share. I just sold my share, but my partner has not given me anything. I signed in good faith. I sent my investment in the beginning through a bank transfer. Can I claim this? I sent him a message on WhatsApp stating the amount due; he read it but didn’t reply.Aug 19, 2024
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UAE
How can I address my lawyer's unauthorized actions and lack of communication?
Q: Dear Lawyers, Due to the immigration consultant`s non-performance of the contract, I filed a lawsuit. During the first hearing, my lawyer entered into an agreement with the other party wherein, on the letterhead of Dubai Court, it was agreed that the second party, the consultant, would pay the amount in four equal installments. Without my consent, my lawyer provided his own bank account number in the agreement. Since the second party did not make any payments against the installments, my lawyer filed for the execution of the agreement three weeks ago. I need advice on how to confirm the case proceedings. How can I lodge an official complaint against my lawyer`s attitude of not providing any information and only asking me to contact him through WhatsApp messages? Whenever I try to contact my lawyer, he says that since the other party has not paid, nothing can be done. How can I recover my amount when the execution was filed three weeks ago, and the second party is still working in Dubai?Aug 19, 2024
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UAE
How many days can I stay in the UAE after the expiration of my employment visa?
Q: Dear Lawyers, How many days can I stay in the UAE after the expiration of my employment visa as a painter?
Aug 19, 2024
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UAE
Can a new developer cancel my old SPA and take my unit if I refuse to sign the new SPA?
Q: Dear Lawyers, I have a question regarding a new developer taking over a property from an old developer who fled Dubai many years ago. The new developer is trying to get investors to sign a new SPA, which includes additional fees. I have not signed the new SPA yet. The new developer claims: "The Judicial Committee for Incomplete & Cancelled Real Estate Projects in the Emirate of Dubai approved the continuation of the project as planned and instructed the new developer to issue amended SPA contracts to all investors, taking into consideration that non-compliant investor contracts shall be canceled in accordance with the procedures and regulations applied." Accordingly, as per the verdicts, they request all investors to comply with the decisions and verdicts issued within a 15-day notice. I have paid 80% of the total fees, and the project is about 60% complete. Does the new developer have the right to cancel the old SPA and take my unit if I don`t sign the new SPA? Also, can I request the project to be completed?
Aug 17, 2024
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UAE
How can I get my landlord to fix the AC without hiring a lawyer?
Q: Dear Lawyers, I`m a housewife living in Sharjah, UAE. My landlord is not fixing our AC despite continuous reminders. I can`t afford lawyer fees. What should I do?
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Aug 15, 2024
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UAE
Can a buyer complain to RERA if the seller doesn’t pay the advance rental as per the MOU?
Q: Dear Lawyers, Can a buyer of a property in Dubai file a complaint with RERA if the seller is not paying the advance rental received from the tenant (on a pro-rata basis) as per the MOU in the event of the sale of the property?Aug 15, 2024
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UAE
Can my former employer file a case against me for working with a former client?
Q: Dear Lawyers, I’m returning to Dubai after being away for a month and moving to a client of my previous company. Can my former employer file a case against me three months after my visa cancellation?
Aug 15, 2024
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UAE
What can I do if my company does not renew or cancel my visa?
Q: Dear Lawyers, My company is not renewing my visa, which expired on March 1st, and they are also not canceling it. I don`t want to continue working there, and I have already submitted my resignation letter by email. There are significant fines on my visa, Emirates ID, and labor card. What should I do? I can`t go back to my country, and I want to find another job and continue staying in the UAE. Please help me with this! Thank you!Aug 15, 2024
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UAE
Can my company charge me for the cost of a course after resignation?
Q: Dear Lawyers, I need your help. I worked for the company for 10 years. I took a course that was part of my KPI and required for my role as P2P Global Process Owner. However, I resigned from the company one year after completing the course. Can my company charge me for the cost of the course?Aug 15, 2024
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UAE
Does the appeal period for a labor judgment include weekends?
Q: Dear sir, The labor complaint is in my favor. As per the order, the employer has 15 working days to appeal. I want to know if 15 working days means 2 weeks or 3 weeks, considering there are 5 working days in a week. Awaiting your response. Regards,
Aug 14, 2024
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