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Q: Dear Sir/Madam, A girl in the UAE trapped me in love and looted my money. She told me every day via WhatsApp that she loved me and would marry me, but suddenly blocked all my numbers. Now she threatens me that if I ask about my money, she will file a case against me. Now I am outside the UAE. I want to open a case online but don`t know which article to mention. What should I do?

What to do if the tenant refuses to vacate despite of two months eviction notice before contract expiry?

Q: Hello, I`m a landlord looking to evict my tenant by the end of the contract. I`ve already sent him a 68-day lease non-renewal notice via email, which he acknowledged. However, he`s now claiming the notice is too short and he doesn`t want to vacate (Abu Dhabi). Do I have a case for court, and if it goes to the Rental Dispute Office, how long does the eviction process typically take and when can I file a case? The tenant has been in the property for the past 5 years, but I failed to complete the Tawtheeq for 2022/2023 and 2023/2024. I initiated the Tawtheeq request in 2022, but the tenant never completed acceptance from his side, so now it`s pending in TAMM and blocking any new requests. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Location: Abu Dhabi. Thank you

What to do if a Dubai store hasn't paid for a consignment for months?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, As a small business in Dubai, I supplied a store with a consignment and have not been paid since December 2023. It`s a small amount of AED 1300. What can I do?

If staff did not come back from vacation, after how long can we terminate him/her?

Q: If staff did not come back from vacation, after how long can we terminate him/her?

Can I claim compensation from the building management if my car was damaged in the garage?

Q: When I returned from my travel, I found that my car was damaged in my building garage. It looks like some corrosive fluid was sprayed on the top and one of the car door`s paint and the roof-top glass are damaged. I`ve contacted the building manager company twice, but no answer from them. What should I do?

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My employer holds my passport and asks for visa expenses to cancel it. Should I pay?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I am an expatriate in Dubai. I joined a company in Dubai, and my contract started in November 2023. It is a limited contract. Due to some issues with the management, they informed me that I would have to leave the company in March 2024, which I did. Upon asking them to cancel my visa so I can return home, they said I have to pay around 5000 AED towards the visa expenses. I have asked them for the exact amount, but they haven’t provided it yet. My passport is with them. I would like to check whether I have to pay the visa expense to them. Since I am not aware of the formalities, I haven’t approached the Labour Department to get my passport back to leave. I fear they may cause more trouble if I initiate a complaint. I would like to seek your valuable advice on how to proceed to claim my passport and exit UAE. Please help!

How to remove the absconding status placed by the visit visa agent after getting a job offer?

Q: Hello Sir/Madam, One of my friends came to the UAE on a Sharjah visit visa and got a job here. The employer applied for their employment visa and they received acceptance and an entry permit until 16th May. However, before changing his status from visiting to employment, the visit visa agent put an absconding status on him. Now he`s being blackmailed and demanded 7000 AED to remove the absconding status, and he also faces an overstay fine of 2300 AED. Please suggest how we can deal with this matter with lesser fines, remove the absconding status, and get the employment visa. Thank you!

Chances of deportation and mercy petition approval after public prosecution acceptance?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, My appeal for removing deportation and mercy petition has been accepted by the public prosecution, but the final decision by the committee is pending. What are the chances of final approval for me? Case: breach of trust (first-time offense).

If someone has a case of consensual sex in 2018, can he return to Dubai?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, If someone has a case of consensual sex in Dubai (2018), can he return to Dubai? Is he still punishable?

The company contract states that no overtime payment will be made. Is this legal?

Q: Hi, My company closed and terminated everyone and is willing to pay for a 14-day notice period, but not willing to pay overtime which is more than 50 hours. Its contract states: "Overtime work may be required in peak periods to meet deadlines, and this may in some cases include weekends and public holidays. No overtime payment will be made." Isn’t having such statements in the contract against the law, as the law states differently? How can I go about this?

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After my rehabilitation request, I've been summoned for investigation. What's the purpose?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I have been summoned by the public prosecution for an investigation session after my request for rehabilitation was approved for a case that closed more than 1.5 years ago. What is this meeting for? Will they ask questions about the old case that was closed?

Will I receive financial support if I leave my abusive husband?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I am in an abusive relationship. My husband earns well and has a lot of money saved here in Dubai as well as some in India. Will I get any money if I separate from him?

If my father doesn't cancel my visa when switching to company's sponsorship, what to do?

Q: Hi, I`m under my father’s sponsorship, but due to some issues, I`ve moved out of my house. I want to shift to my company’s visa sponsorship, and the visa under my father’s sponsorship expires on July 23rd. Is there anything I can do if he doesn`t cancel my visa by or before then?

How do I enforce a Dubai Court labor case judgment in India?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I have an execution order of AED 155,000 from Dubai Court regarding a labor case involving company owners in India. How can I execute the judgment in Pune, India?

What if the court can't impose imprisonment due to having children under 11?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, What happens if the court cannot impose imprisonment on a person due to having children under 11 and a deceased spouse? There are serious charges of non-declaration of gold, whether intentional or unintentional, which may result in a possible 6-year term.

When does a creditor freeze my bank account? Before or after a judgment?

What should I do if a girl in the UAE took my money after trapping me in love?