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Can a pregnant woman sue someone to prove that he is the father?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I am a Muslim expat living in Abu Dhabi. I had sexual intercourse with a non-Muslim expat, and now she claims that I impregnated her. I do not wish to recognize the baby as mine. Can she sue me to prove that I am the father? And what are the consequences if she could, in terms of child support, etc.?
Oct 2, 2023
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I had a travel ban and already the fine but the case is still on the system. What to do?
Q: Hi, I have a travel ban in Abu Dhabi but I have paid the fine already to the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department and have the receipt with me. I`m on the way to have my employment visa soon. I checked on the Estafser website, and there is still one case under my name, and it has the same case number as the paid case. May I know if this will affect my employment visa? Thanks in advance! Questions & Answers
UAE
Can I leave my job without notice if the company is not processing my visa?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, My company is not processing my visa, and I am already overstaying with fines. I want to leave them. Can I do it right away without giving them notice? I have signed the offer letter and contract since I joined them four months ago.
Oct 2, 2023
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UAE
Case set for judgment after missed hearing: Why?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I attended my first hearing on August 11th, but after that, I could not attend my second hearing on time. On September 25th, I again paid a fee for a new hearing date. They told me to come in 3-4 days, so I went today. However, today they are saying that my case is set for judgment. Does this mean that they canceled my case because I did not attend?
Oct 2, 2023
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Legal blog
UAE
An Overview of Commercial Lease Laws in the UAE
In the UAE, the relationship between landlords and tenants in terms of their responsibilities is primarily governed by Federal Law No. 5/1985. This law covers commercial properties without addressing the part related to maintenance and duties. However, it is common for commercial tenants to assume responsibility for repairs and upkeep. Questions & Answers
UAE
Is the RERA index applicable to hotel apartments?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, A landlord looking to increase rent without following the RERA index. What are tenant’s rights? My landlord notified me on time that he would like to increase the rent significantly. He claims that the RERA index is not applicable as it is a Hotel Apartment (the property type on the title deed is indeed “Hotel Apartment”). However, I do have a valid Ejari. Does it mean that the RERA index is applicable? Thank you!
Oct 2, 2023
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UAE
Can I leave the UAE with a pending MOHRE complaint and apply for a visit visa?
Q: Hi, The company filed a complaint against me in MOHRE. The complaint is still ongoing, but I have to exit the UAE before October 6th because my last day is October 6th after the cancellation. Can I exit the country if the complaint is inactive? Can I apply for a visit visa?Oct 2, 2023
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Laws & Regulations
UAE
Federal Decree-Law No. (51) of 2023 Promulgating the Financial Restructuring and Bankruptcy Law
The provisions of this Federal Decree-Law No. (51) of 2023 Promulgating the Financial Restructuring and Bankruptcy Law, known as the "Bankruptcy Law" governs Financial Restructuring and Bankruptcy regulations in the United Arab Emirates Questions & Answers
UAE
Alternative home ownership options: Shared ownership and rent-to-own possible?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, Exploring various options for alternative home ownership in the GCC region (starting in the UAE). Does anyone know if the following ownership structures are possible? - Shared ownership between a company and an individual: the company owns part of the home`s equity. - Rent-to-own: the tenant gains part of the home`s equity while they rent it.Oct 1, 2023
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UAE
Job offer cancelled: employer demands high cancellation fees
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I am living in India. I received a job offer in Dubai and was granted a visa. I canceled the offer due to a family issue. My employer was offering me a salary of AED 3000 but demanded cancellation charges of AED 5000. Please advise me on what I can do about this!
Oct 1, 2023
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UAE
How to clear a police case for a PCC from outside the UAE?
Q: Hi Sir/Madam, I need to obtain a police clearance certificate. I left Dubai in 2018 and was advised that I must clear a police case at Naif Police Station for bank credit (less than 10,000 AED) before I can apply for the PCC. Since I am outside the UAE, how do I get representation and clear my issue to obtain my police clearance certificate? Thanks!
Oct 1, 2023
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UAE
Can I increase rent in Dubai even if RERA rental index says no?
Q: Hello, I have a studio apartment in Al Merkadh. The rent for a studio apartment in Al Merkadh ranges from AED 46,000 to 56,000 per year. Currently, my tenant pays AED 54,000 per year. As per the law, can I ask him for a 10% increase in rent from the next renewal, which is due in the next 3 months? Am I entitled to increase the rent in this case? Can I increase the rent for my tenant even if the RERA rental index says there is no increase in rent? How can I obtain a rent valuation certificate for my property? If we ask our current tenant (a single person, not a family) to vacate the property upon the completion of the tenancy, will a 90-day prior notice by email suffice, or do we need to send him a notice through a lawyer? He is refusing to leave the property and is asking me to give him a 12-month notice, but when I gave him the property, he verbally agreed to leave it after 1 year. What are my options in this case? Thanks! Questions & Answers
UAE
Deported for medical reasons: How to come back?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I was deported for being medically unfit during visa renewal. How can I come back?Sep 28, 2023
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UAE
Employer withholding annual leave after financial help given earlier. What to do?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, My employer offered me financial help in 2014, and he insisted on helping me even though I didn`t ask for it. Now that I have resigned and was about to take my annual leave from 2017 to 2023, he told me that we are even because he already gave me the money. I didn`t expect him to hold that help against me, and I am expecting my annual leave because I know it is required by law. If I were to bring this to court, is there a possibility that I can win the case? I hope to hear answers here. Thank you!Sep 28, 2023
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UAE
An arrest warrant wrongly issued for visitation refusal. What to do?
Q: Dear Questioner, If a mother is given an arrest warrant which was wrongly put, what happens? If the child doesn’t want to go for visitation even though the mother is encouraging, would she still get arrested?Sep 28, 2023
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UAE
Distributor selling products in unauthorized countries: What to do?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, We have a situation in which one of our distributors, who is authorized to sell our products only in the Czech Republic, is selling them in many countries in Europe. There is no contract in place. I have asked him to remove our products, but he has not complied so far. This is an online scenario. What action can be taken in this case?Sep 28, 2023
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