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I won a labor case and the execution is completed, but my employer hasn’t paid. What’s next?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I won a labor case and the execution is also completed, but my employer still hasn’t paid. I requested to cease the company, but still, nothing has happened. How can I get my money faster? What’s next?

Can the landlord increase rent according to the valuation certificate?

Q: Hello Everyone, I know it has been discussed quite a few times; however, it`s not clear. Can the landlord increase rent according to the valuation certificate? My current rent is AED 71,400. When I check the RERA Rental Index, below is the text being shown: When renewing real property lease contracts, the maximum percentage of rent increase for real property in the Emirate of Dubai is 5% of the rent of real property unit, where the rent is 11% to 20% less than the average rental value of similar units. The rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Port Saeed ranges from 72,000 to 88,000 AED per year (excluding water, electricity, or any other fees). The increase amounts to 3,570 AED per year. The landlord`s valuation certificate states AED 85,000. Therefore, my question is whether the rent can be raised to AED 85,000 using the valuation certificate, or if the increase should be limited to 5% since the valuation falls between 11-20%.

If the employer offers less than my demanded dues after court execution, what next?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I have a case in Dubai court regarding dues of 5 months` salary and end of service of about 35k AED. The court has executed the order, which was approved by MOHRE. Today, I got a call from their lawyer to mediate and settle for 20k, or they`ll appeal. They claim the bank account freeze won`t affect them as they have already transferred funds. This is when I denied taking 20k. What should I do in this scenario?

What is the difference between misdemeanor, minor criminal, and major criminal circuit courts?

Q: Dear Questioner, What’s the difference between: 1. Misdemeanor Circuit Courts 2. Minor Criminal Circuit Courts 3. Major Criminal Circuit Courts in Dubai

Can I renew my family visa if I have a RERA case in execution and a travel ban?

Q: Can I renew my family visa? 1: I have a RERA Case of 100k (execution completed) 2: Travel Ban

Is a new eviction notice required due to the ownership change?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, An eviction notice was served to the tenant by the old owner in June 2023. The apartment was sold in March 2024, with the tenancy contract limited by the notice passed on to the new owner. The date of eviction is now approaching. Is there a risk that a new eviction notice is required since the owner`s name changed and the tenant might not respect the old one?

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Absent repeatedly due to salary delays. Can the company terminate them without EOSB?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, There is an employee who has been absent repeatedly. However, the company is not paying salaries on time, with regular delays in salary payments. Can the company terminate the employee without end-of-service or notice period compensation if the employee cites occasional salary delays as the reason for their absences?

Can I sue for damages due to the landlord's maintenance negligence?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I rented a unit through an agency leasing on behalf of the landlord, and I don’t have the landlord’s contact details. Two months ago, I noticed a leak in the unit and reported it to the agency via their portal. Despite this, I received no response. I also sent emails, and the only reply I received was that they are waiting for the landlord’s approval to fix the leak. Since then, the leak has spread throughout the walls, causing insect infestations despite my efforts to hire pest control. Can I sue for compensation for the following: 1. Pest control costs 2. Increased DEWA (utility) bills 3. Inconvenience and discomfort 4. Loss of use

Can a seriously ill foreigner in the UAE collect funds for a transplant outside the UAE?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, Can a seriously ill foreigner living in the UAE and in severe financial difficulty collect funds for a transplant outside the UAE, and deposit them into a foreign bank account?

Moved into a new apartment with incomplete maintenance and Tawtheeq. What to do?

Q: Hello, We recently moved into a new apartment on the first of this month. Upon arrival, we discovered that maintenance had not been completed, and the Tawtheeq had not been changed to our name. When we inquired with the agent, they explained that the previous tenant`s contract did not end until the 8th of this month, and they had not terminated the contract. As a result, we are currently without power, water, and unable to register for AC. We are concerned about potential liability, as it seems we may have moved in illegally before the previous tenant`s contract ended. What should we do in this situation, and are we liable for anything regarding our move-in? Our contract states it begins on the 31st of May, and we have paid all fees to the agent and owner.

كيف يمكن إجبار الحاضنة على اصطحاب الطفل لمتابعة الإجراءات الصحية؟

Q: السلام عليكم، الطفلة في حضانة والدتها وترفض أخذها للعلاج. ما الطلب اللازم تقديمه لإجبارها على متابعة الإجراءات الصحية؟ وهل يمكن تغيير الرؤية إلى اصطحاب استثناءً لأخذها إلى المشفى؟ شكرًا!

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Am I obliged to accept the 25% judgment of my labor dues offered by the court liquidator?

Q: Hi Sir/Madam, My case is a labor case under execution enforcement in a group case for 2 years. Yesterday, I heard from my friends the court liquidator committee they are listing the employee for settlement. When I went, I found they were asking me to accept 25% of the judgment or leave it. I had no choice but to sign a paper they gave me. Kindly advise how I can get my full settlement with the court to escalate such an issue.

Does a non-compete agreement outside the MOHRE contract still apply?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, What is the case scenario for those employees who sign a non-compete agreement in a different document? It is not mentioned in my labor contract from MOHRE. Does it still apply?

Can I claim compensation from my previous landlord for vacating me to increase the rent?

Q: My landlord evicted me after sending me a court notice that he intends to sell the property. I even told him that if this is just about increasing the rent, I would be happy to do that since my wife is undergoing cancer treatment and moving is difficult for us. Nonetheless, he asked us to vacate and is now renting the apartment out (but there does not seem to be any Ejari registered). Is there anything I can do to seek compensation if he has not registered the Ejari?

Received a judgment for "arrest" in the public prosecutor app. How to find out the details?

Q: Hello, I received a judgment shown in the public prosecutor app for "arrest." It doesn’t mention the duration of the arrest or the payment of any fine. How can I find out the details? Also, can I pay some amount to avoid going to jail? Someone told me it`s 100 AED per day to be paid for the duration of jail time. Is this valid?

I filed a case in Sharjah against a person who did not return my money after taking it as a loan?

Q: I filed a case in Sharjah against a person who did not return my money after taking it as a loan. After looking at the WhatsApp chat, the judge said that the guy owed me money but because the address of the guy mentioned in the system is in Dubai, so I have to file a case in Dubai When I file a case in Dubai, what are the chances that the court will defer the court fees if the court fee is around 3-4000 dhs?

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