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The applicability of the existing contract between the previous owner and tenant to the new owner

Q: Hello, I am buying an apartment to live in. The only problem is that the apartment is currently rented, and the tenant`s contract will end at the end of November. We talked with her, and she is willing to leave earlier. The real estate agent just sent me the contract between the current owner and her, which states that: "The landlord has to submit 60 days` written notice prior to the end of the contract to the tenant to inform them of any changes in the rent or terms and conditions (including vacating notice) of the tenancy contract." So, if I buy this apartment, will the rules stated in the contract between them apply to me as well? In the draft of Contract F, we also wrote that upon the completion of the transfer, the seller undertakes to send a notice directly to the tenant, in accordance with Clause 4.3 of the tenancy agreement, providing a minimum of 60 days` notice. Per Clause 4.3, the tenant is expected to agree to vacate the unit. Could this be enough? Thank you!

هل يحق للبنك حجز كامل الراتب بسبب تنفيذ شيك من دون رصيد؟

س: السلام عليكم، صدر قرار من المحكمة بسبب تنفيذ شيك من دون رصيد بمبلغ 24 ألف درهم. حجز البنك الذي أستلم منه الراتب الحساب والأموال الموجودة فيه. هل يحق للبنك حجز كامل الراتب المستلَم؟ مع العلم أنه يجب ربع الراتب فقط، ولكنه حجز الراتب بأكمله. ماذا أفعل في هذه الحالة؟

What happens next after a DUI arrest and vehicle impound?

Q: Dear Lawyers, I was caught drinking and driving (no accident). They held me in prison for one day, then I signed some papers and they released me. They also gave me a vehicle impound paper and asked me to come on Monday with my car registration and license. Do you have any information on what will happen next?

Can a Muslim woman get a referral letter for divorce at the first hearing?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, Can a Muslim woman get a referral letter for divorce at the first hearing if she insists on the divorce and is willing to make it a Khula?

Should renewal be 9 or 12 months if an eviction notice was sent 3 months before expiry?

Q: Dear Lawyers, I sent an eviction notice 3 months before the expiry of the contract. During renewal, the tenant is asking for a 12-month contract, but I refused and only offered 9 months to complete the eviction notice period. Am I legally right, or should I sign the 12-month contract and file a case against him in September?

How long to receive my final payment after my last working day following my resignation?

Q: Good day, Please advise how long it will take to receive the final payment after my last working day following my resignation and 30 days` notice. My last working day with the company is 18/07/2024. Thank you!

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Is an MOU still binding after delays due to rain if it contains a force majeure clause?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I signed an MOU on March 22, expecting building completion in April. The MOU had an expiry date of April 22; however, due to rain on April 15, the completion was delayed until May 30, 2024. I received the BCC on June 17 from the developer and paid for the pre-title deed on the seller`s behalf to expedite the process. Now, I have completed the pre-approval and valuation, but the bank is asking for the handover notice to release the final cheque, which the seller is refusing to share. The seller claims the MOU has expired, but it includes a force majeure clause. So, is this MOU still binding or not?

How can a detained person issue a POA and get it notarized?

Q: Dear Lawyers, A person has been arrested by Bur Dubai police station and transferred to the detention center in Al Awir jail due to capacity issues at Bur Dubai police station. Now, the detained person wants to issue a notarized POA to his friend so that his car and apartment can be renewed. My question is, how can the detained person issue a POA and get it notarized?

Am I still eligible for ILOE after my free zone company closed and I applied late?

Q: Good morning, My company closed due to the non-renewal of the license in the free zone area, and they gave me an end-of-service letter dated June 6, 2024. However, I only applied on July 13, and I haven`t received a reply yet. Am I still eligible for ILOE? I would like to hear some legal opinions. I hope you can help me. Thank you!

Can I face jail time for failing to pay rent after missing court-ordered installments?

Q: Dear Lawyers, I failed to pay rent in Sharjah to my room owner, and he filed a case against me. The court initially ordered me to pay in installments, but I failed to pay. Now, the police have arrested me again for this case. Is there any chance of jail punishment for me by the judge?

Do I need my husband's approval to work if I am under his golden visa sponsorship?

Q: Hello, My husband is sponsoring me with his Golden Visa. Will I be independent from him? Meaning, will I need his approval to work or to do anything? Can he cancel my visa in case of separation?

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Is an employee under an absconding case in the UAE entitled to all labor benefits?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, If an employee is put under an absconding case in the UAE, is he entitled to all the benefits from the employer? Or does he have to pay a fine to the company as he left for reasons beyond his control without giving notice?

Could my speeding violation result in jail time?

Q: Hi, Late at night, around 1 AM, I was speeding at 163 km/h in an 80 km/h zone in Khalifa City. I received a fine from the police and 23 black points. When I talked to the police, they told me I have to go to the traffic department for this issue. They also mentioned that the traffic department will initiate a case against me, potentially leading to prosecution. Will the case go to court? What charges will I face? What fines am I likely to pay? I heard that the court could also impose jail time for this offense. There was no accident or injury involved.

How do I cancel my expired UAE residency visa from abroad, given my ex-employer's closure?

Q: Hello, I have a residency visa that expired a month ago. I am currently outside the UAE and need to go back in September. My ex-employer was under the Techno Park Freezone, but I couldn`t find their Freezone authority website. The company has been closed for two years. I need to cancel my residency so I can apply for a visitor visa. What should I do to fix my problem? Thank you!

The landlord does not sign the move-out permit upon contract end. What options do I have?

Q: Dear Lawyers, My rental contract expires in mid-August. I don`t owe any money to my landlord; all rent is paid. They contacted me 110 days before expiration and mentioned a rent increase if I choose to renew. I responded that I do not intend to renew. I plan to move out next week and requested a move-out permit 10 days ago. The Community Management has already sent four requests to the landlord`s company to sign the permit and has called them several times. Each time, the landlord`s company claims someone else is responsible. I have also contacted the landlord`s company, encountering the same issue; they cite different responsibilities. Responses to my WhatsApp messages are evasive. Today, the CM informed me that if the landlord does not sign, I will not be allowed to move out, and the community management cannot intervene. What options do I have? It seems like I may lose all my furniture to the landlord if I cannot move out.

Will the travel ban be lifted if the criminal case against me is withdrawn?

Q: Dear Lawyers, A criminal case against me was withdrawn by the other party, so will the travel ban be lifted?