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My friend is willing to act as a guarantor to lift my travel ban. Is he eligible?

Q: Good morning, everyone! I have a cheque execution case with a travel ban (although the ban doesn`t show in the DC case data). I`m a salaried employee with a monthly income of 10,000. My best friend, who runs a business in Dubai, is willing to act as a guarantor for my travel. Is he eligible for this role, or should I find someone who is also salaried, like me? I don`t have any blood relatives here. How long does the approval process usually take?

We signed an MOU and it expired before the developer granted NOC. Can we refuse to extend?

Q: We signed an MOU in December`23 and it expired on the 9th of Feb. The buyer has got the manager`s cheque ready but there is a long delay from the developer`s end in issuing the NOC. We are getting better offers now for our property and we don`t want to extend the contract. Can we do that or we cannot refuse to extend?

How long does the process of employment take after signing the employment contract?

Q: Hi I have got the contract paper signed from the company on Jan 29, 2024. But till now, it`s showing under process. Can you advise me please?

What can I do if the developer canceled my unit and did not refund my deposit?

Q: Hi, I paid a 24% deposit and 4% DLD and my SPA was voided the next day after I signed the SPA. After many emails and telephone calls to the developer, I was told that due to some issues with the booking, they could not proceed with the unit I booked. They were offering an alternative unit about 20 floors lower or a bigger unit at a higher price. Both alternatives were not acceptable. The developer then said that they would cancel and refund the money. I was waiting for their email to confirm this and was wondering what I could do if the developer did not return all the money. Regards

Deported from Dubai for narcotics. Can I travel to the UK?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I was deported from Dubai for a narcotics case. Can I travel to the UK on my dependent visa? Are there any complications? I do have a PCC. What should I mention in the application asking whether I have any bans from any other country?

Denying labor dues upon resignation and demanding visa charges

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, My employer signed an offer letter from a different company, adding a clause stating that if the employee resigns, he needs to give one month`s notice and refund AED 5000 as visa charges. However, I have already signed a contract from another company and received my EID, with no such clause mentioned. Now that I resign by giving one month`s notice, my employer has not paid any salary or benefits even after completing one year and three months. Additionally, they are demanding AED 5000. Please advise!

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What is the notice period as per the new labor law if you want to resign during probation?

Q: Dear Sir, Good Morning. Hope you`re doing well. Sir, I`m working in a company and I`m really not satisfied. I`m facing more problems. Therefore, I decided to go back to my country. Now I`m in probation period. But only 8 days left of the probation period. So, is it possible to resign with 14 days of notice period? Kindly help me. Thanks in advance.

Do I still need to vacate the property despite clearing dues?

Q: Hi, I received a notification from Dubai courts regarding non-payment of rent on 26/01/2024. It stated that all pending rent must be paid, and the property must be vacated within 30 days. All rent has now been paid up until the tenancy contract end date on 04/03/2025. Do I still need to vacate the property? The landlord is suggesting I renew the contract but is requesting a 25% increase in the annual rent. Can anyone advise if my only option is to vacate the premises or agree to the 25% increase? Thank you!

Canceling my wife's visa after she left the house without informing me

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I need to cancel my wife`s visa after she left the house without informing me and filed for divorce, claiming monthly maintenance. We are Muslim expats married in India.

New employer wants old visa cancellation, but there are labor dues. What now?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I have an ongoing labor case against my previous company where I used to work, as I was not receiving the salary for several consecutive months (more than 2). I have obtained a new job that requires me to cancel the visa from my previous employer as they intend to provide a new permanent visa; they do not wish to continue with the temporary work permit. However, I have a significant amount pending from my current employer, and I have heard that upon signing the cancellation letter, I will not be able to make any claims. Please advise me!

How to respond when company account funds are seized without notice?

Q: Good afternoon, Respected Lawyers! I live in Ajman. I am facing a situation where I suddenly received a message in my LLC company account SMS stating that a certain amount has been debited and seized by court. The debited amount is too high and the company account had very little cash so it`s showing in minus. Without any calls from the court for a case hearing or judgment, I found this execution message straight away in my bank account SMS. Today, I found the very same message & same amount debited from my personal account too. How is it that the same amount will be taken twice, I have an LLC company and I even own property that is under mortgage. Still trying to get all the details from the court regarding the case that led to this execution. Can this be appealed and come to a better conclusion? Can they seize my personal property, since they have taken over my personal bank account? Kindly guide me in this matter!

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If I resign immediately due to work pressure, would I pay compensation?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I am under a lot of work pressure from my company`s side, and I informed them of all the issues by email. However, I have not received any reply from their side. I can`t tolerate the pressure anymore. In this situation, I want to resign immediately without a notice period. Would I pay any compensation to my employer?

I defaulted on a personal loan and the finance company filed a civil case with a much higher amount

Q: Hi, I have received a message from a finance company legal team stating that my file has been sent to start filing a civil case for my personal loan for which I defaulted on its payments. Total loan: AED 98,000 Tenure: 120 months Interest rate: 39.99 Amount Paid: 36,740 No. of Months Pending: 109 pending Amount Pending: 364,060 Principal Amount Pending: 94,547.65 During my settlement discussions, I requested to take into consideration the amount that has been paid towards my loan: 36,740 AED, however, this request has been rejected, and it has been proposed to pay AED 80,000 in one shot. I also requested multiple times to receive the statement of all payments that I made. Requests have been rejected and I have submitted a complaint to the Central Bank which is still under investigation How can I better negotiate a settlement that is more reasonable in order to avoid a civil case? Moreover, what are the procedures of a civil case knowing that a travel ban will be imposed until the entire amount is cleared?

I was detained by Dubai Police for a false case raised by a company against me. Can I get a PCC?

Q: I was detained by the Dubai Police for a false case against me by a company before 7 years and later the case was withdrawn by the company as they realized it was a false case. Will it reflect in my criminal record? I have applied for a clear criminal certificate for a new job. If I get that in my record I will not be getting the job. How to solve this?

Evicted for claiming property sale, but re-rented. Can I seek compensation?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, My landlord evicted me on the basis that he was selling the property. I have recently discovered that he did not sell and re-rented the property three months after I moved out, with a rental increase of AED 75,000 per year above what I was paying. It was very disruptive, and I was forced to move to a smaller property, incurring unnecessary costs as a result. This occurred approximately one year ago; however, I believe I have all the required evidence and supporting documentation. My question: Am I able to raise a case against my former landlord and seek compensation? If yes, what costs do I incur? If I am successful, how is the compensation calculated? How long does a case like this normally take? If successful, is the landlord legally obliged to payout Thank you!

Ex-employer spreads misinformation about new company. How to respond?

Q: Hi, Good Evening! I was working with a company, and I have started my own company. Now, we have done a hood cleaning in a hotel and later there was a fire that was not caused by us. The hotel owner did not have any problem and we don`t have any case. My old company employer is sending fake news with a photo of our company certificate saying that civil defense has taken our license and contract. He is sending this to all hotels and facility management clients. He is trying to spoil the company name and mislead the customers.

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