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Can we get a refund for the flat reservation booking fee if we cancel?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, Is it possible to get back the booking fee paid for the reservation of the flat if we cancel for some reason? Questions & Answers
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Do I need a legal representative for my DHA complaint?
Q: Hello, I submitted my complaint to the DHA, but I am still awaiting feedback. I contacted several lawyers to understand the next steps. Many suggested waiting until the DHA provides feedback before seeking legal representation for potential medical negligence. However, one lawyer mentioned that my complaint lacks a legal aspect, and the DHA might reject it. Can someone clarify if a legal representative is necessary for a DHA complaint, as other lawyers I contacted did not mention this requirement when reviewing my claim? Questions & Answers
UAE
Travel company disappeared after purchase. Where to file a complaint?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I purchased tours and travel packages from a company for 11,000 Dirhams. According to a Khaleej Times post, the company has disappeared. Where can I file a complaint about this incident? Questions & Answers
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Facing full settlement demand for unpaid bank loan: Can I contest?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I have a cheque bounce civil case in Dubai due to an unpaid loan from a bank. This same bank had filed a case two years ago, but the case was removed due to a new rule. Now, they have filed a new case with a travel ban as well. I am required to pay the entire amount of 100,000 AED in one shot or installments to the bank to settle the case as per the court. Can I file an objection or contest this judgment? If so, what will be the most likely outcome? Questions & Answers
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As a 51% local sponsor (LLC), can my partner force me off the license?
Q: As a 51% local sponsor (LLC), can my partner force me off the license? What options does the partner have? Questions & Answers
UAE
What can I do if the bank is pressuring me after I defaulted due to redundancy and sickness?
Q: Dear Legal Advice, I got redundant from work last June 2023. Until now, I have been unable to secure a job and I was diagnosed with breast cancer last Nov 2023. I asked my previous company to hold my visa and insurance cancellation because I need the insurance for my tests, procedures, and treatments like chemotherapy and radiotherapy sessions. But I have a bank loan and the bank called me and my previous company pressuring us to release the gratuity to the bank because I have 4 months overdue installments. The bank is threatening the company that it will cause an issue because there is no salary reflected in my account; they are forcing them to cancel my visa and release the gratuity. The bank is forcing me to send an email to my company to release my gratuity. If I do this, I will have no visa and insurance, my chemo sessions will be stopped, and my health will be at risk. What should I do? Does the bank have the right to force me and my company? Please I need your wise advice. Thank you. Questions & Answers
UAE
Can the landlord increase the rent if the property valuation allows an increase of 20%?
Q: I`m a landlord looking to renew my tenant`s contract. I had done a property valuation and the amount stated is higher than the current rent. Am I eligible to increase the rental amount to a maximum of 20% or is the valuation not applicable? Questions & Answers
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DIFC employee resignation: Must untaken leave be paid?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, For a DIFC employee who resigns and has an untaken leave balance, what are the options? Can we ask this employee to take the leave in addition to the notice period? Are we obligated to pay for the untaken leave, or can this be considered lost? Questions & Answers
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Medical negligence: Upfront fees and 10% compensation – Normal?
Q: Hello, I have a medical negligence claim, but my lawyer is asking for upfront fees, and if I am compensated, they want 10% of my compensation. Are these terms normal in Dubai? Questions & Answers
UAE
Distressed by a noisy neighbor – How to gather legal proof?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I have a Russian-Lebanese neighbor, a lady who consistently slams her door so loudly that it makes me uneasy in my living room. This has been happening for over a year. I reported it to the building supervisor and the manager, but they are all Arabs and have been siding with this lady. If I decide to file a case, what kind of proof can I legally gather for the noise she makes? I`ve heard that video recording is not legal without permission. Is audio recording permissible as proof? I am leaving the building because of this daily disturbance and would like to know if I can include an inconvenience claim with it. Questions & Answers
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A landlord filed an eviction case. Will there be a travel ban against the tenant?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I received an overdue eviction notice and have applied for an offer and deposit notice. The landlord wants to file an eviction case. What consequences will I face? Will there be a travel ban when the case is filed or at the decision time? What are my options? Questions & Answers
UAE
How can I sue the HR manager for harassment and false accusations over the phone?
Q: Hello, My HR sent me a WhatsApp accusing me of things that didn`t happen. She sent me WhatsApp during the weekend and her accusations were rude and this affected me as I am diabetic. Can I sue her for that? Questions & Answers
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Dealing with fake Google reviews by a former employee
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I am running a clinic in Dubai. I hired a doctor a few months ago, but she failed to perform the work for which she was hired, so I fired her. Now, she is leaving fake reviews on Google, and she is also doing this with her friends. I have contacted her, but she has left the country. Please advise on what we can do! Thank you! Questions & Answers
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How to cancel the brokerage management contract of a property to be able to rent it?
Q: I`m currently in the process of leasing the property and as part of the standard procedure, we attempted to register the tenancy on the Ejari system. However, we encountered a persistent error message indicating that the property is currently managed by an independent brokerage agency. In an effort to resolve this matter promptly, we reached out to the broker company and were informed that a payment of AED 300 is required to process the Ejari registration. In good faith, we transferred the requested amount to facilitate the registration process. To our surprise, the broker company has since communicated that they have applied for the cancellation of the management contract for the said property and are now requesting to return the AED 300. Despite their assurance of canceling the contract, we are still unable to register the property on the Ejari system. Given the urgency of the situation and the fact that the tenant`s move-in date was January 15, 2024, we are seeking legal advice. Questions & Answers
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Foreigner dies without a will - how do judges know home country's laws?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, If a foreigner has not drafted a will before death in the UAE, the law of the state of nationality will apply to the inheritance of the deceased`s estate. How do judges become aware of the laws of other countries? Questions & Answers
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