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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!

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?

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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.

How to handle a seller who refuses to return a reservation cheque?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, To whom it may concern, I handed over a reservation cheque to the real estate agent and mentioned in the cheque receipt not to cash the cheque or transfer it to the seller before my finance is agreed upon. The seller already has a new buyer and does not want to return the cheque. He wants to claim the reservation cheque with an amount of 100,000 AED. This behavior is against ethical standards in the real estate business. I am looking for advice on how to solve the problem in the best and simplest way possible. I appreciate a brief response. Thank you!

After 10 months with my company, can I access leave and ticket fare?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I am an employee in a private firm, and I have completed 10 months. However, my company was taken over by another company. My company provides ticket fare at the month of the joining date. I have over 20 leaves. But my old company says that I can`t take my leave; if I take it, it will be paid, and I`m not eligible for ticket fare because I have not completed one year. Please give me a proper answer!

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What happens if a tenant overstays after the eviction order?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I have an eviction order for my tenant from the court, and the execution of judgment states that the tenant needs to hand over the premises on February 12th, Monday. I went by the house today, and it does not seem as though he is planning to move. I wanted to know what happens when he overstays. What action will the eviction officer undertake on the 12th if he has not moved? What are the options of enforcement available for the eviction officer?

My husband hit a child while parking. What if reported to police later?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, My husband accidentally hit a child while parking his car and did not report the incident to the police at the scene. The child has a mild fracture. What if it`s reported to the police two days later?

I am medically unfit. Can I come on a visit visa to the UAE?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I am medically unfit. I want to know if I am banned or not. Can I come on a visit visa to the UAE?

Should DLD Form F be canceled if it expired for deposit cheque recovery?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, Is there a need to cancel DLD Form F if it has expired? Form F date has expired even after extending by a month, the seller is not selling. The broker is not returning our deposit cheque saying that Form F has to be canceled on DLD. I want to verify if this is a requirement even though the Form F date has expired.

Can I cancel the contract with my tenant before it started for not fulfilling his obligations?

Q: Hello, I need your help with advice. I own a property and recently signed a contract with a new tenant who is supposed to move by March 1st. But I haven’t received the deposit or first payment and when I asked about the payment, he said that he is out of the country till mid of March and will check how to sort this issue. Will the contract be void if he didn’t pay the deposit yet? Once I signed it, I had to go through the rental dispute center against him even though our contract hadn’t even started yet. I don’t really want him renting my property after he started raising issues before his tenancy even started.

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