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Q: Dear Sir/Madam, My landlord sent me an 86-day renewal notice to an old email address that is no longer working, even though we updated our email address and phone number in their system last year. We did not know about the notice until my wife emailed them to follow up regarding our renewal, and they sent us a screenshot of the notice under the old email. The rent increase is from AED 27,000 to AED 32,000 which is not in line with the RERA guidelines. Do we have a good chance of winning a complaint if we file one?

What can I do if my work permit was rejected due to name similarity?

Q: I came to Dubai on a visit visa. Now I got an offer letter from an employer. I have already signed the contract but when I applied for the work permit, there was a work permit similar to my name. What can I do?

What to do if employer didn't cancel my visa after termination?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I received a termination letter from my company on June 7, with a one-month notice period. It has been two months since then, and I have not received any updates from the company on when they plan to cancel my visa. I am no longer interested in continuing my job. What can I do to have my visa canceled?

How to remove travel ban for a partner in a company facing a guarantee cheques case?

Q: How to remove a travel ban for a manufacturing company partner in an execution case for guarantee cheques given (got bounced in the company account)? The cheques were given for the investment in a business by an investor and the manufacturing company owner issued security cheques for his investment in the company. An investor without any prior notice (as per the agreement) presented the guarantee cheques, filed an execution case, and got the travel ban. The investor invested AED 400,000 and the company in this time period of 6 months of his investment got investment from other investors and loans from banks and had a loss in the audit report by AED 1.3 Million. What`s the solution to remove the travel ban as the company partner has to travel for his business and the solution of clearance of the claim of the investor?

What can I do if my bank account is frozen for purchasing illegal medication?

Q: Hello, I have a question regarding the situation I am in. The court ordered the bank to have my account frozen as I am suspected of having used my funds to purchase prohibited substances (medications). The final judgment isn`t due. Will I be able to open a new account? or a new business account? My current business accounts are operating without any freeze or issue. Would like to know to what extent I am banned from financing in the UAE. Is the current freeze only on this one personal account? Or is it on me personally not allowing me to issue or operate anything until the judgment is final? Also, for the frozen sum in the bank account, is there any chance that it will not be released? I am not accused of reselling or selling or of any financial or illegal money activities. I am accused of personal use of a prohibited medical substance and of purchasing the prohibited substance for personal use.

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How can I cancel my visa to join a new job if my current employer is delaying it?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to seek guidance regarding my work visa cancellation dilemma. Two months ago, my employer placed me on an involuntary, unpaid leave due to business constraints, and this was communicated verbally. Recently, I have secured a new job, and my new employer has expressed the need for me to transfer my visa under their sponsorship. Despite repeated requests to my previous employer to cancel my visa, I have been consistently delayed with promises of "tomorrow" for almost a month. In light of these circumstances, I have two primary concerns: 1. What measures can I take to expedite the cancellation of my old visa? Should I consider reporting this delay to the relevant authorities such as the Dubai Police or the Dubai Court? 2. Alternatively, is there a legal avenue that allows me to retain my existing visa until its expiration date and commence work with my new employer concurrently? I would greatly appreciate your insights and guidance on this matter.

Enforcing DIFC STC judgment against onshore company in Dubai Courts

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I have a DIFC Small Claims Tribunal judgment that I need to enforce in the Dubai Courts against an onshore company. I have the STC order and enforcement letter in Arabic.

Is the visa cancelation paper required for new employment visa?

Q: Is the visa cancelation paper required for a new employment visa? My visa has been canceled. I checked through the ICP website. My previous employer is delaying sending the document. Is it required for a new employment visa? Can I get a copy of the visa cancelation by myself through Amer or online?

Can we file a claim against an employee if he caused a financial loss to the company?

Q: There was a legal action against an employee who failed to participate in an international event in Saudi Arabia due to a family issue that resulted in a travel ban, which in turn led to the non-signing of an AED 100,000 deal resulting in a loss to the company. - What legal grounds exist for the employer to pursue legal action against the employee in this scenario? - Does UAE labor law provide any specific guidance or remedies for such situations? - What are the desired outcomes or remedies the employer can seek through legal action? - Are there any potential legal consequences or liabilities for the employer in pursuing this case? - What documentation and evidence are needed to support the employer`s case?

Can I refuse to pay rent if the landlord did not provide electricity?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I rented a warehouse from a landlord on September 13, 2022, for an annual rent of 50,000 AED. I paid the first installment of 12,000 AED. The warehouse is our workshop where we manufacture customer orders. The landlord had an issue with Abu Dhabi Municipality, so he did not issue us a tenancy contract until February 15, 2023. After we received the tenancy contract, we discovered that the landlord also had an issue with ADDC. Due to these issues with the landlord, we were unable to get an electricity connection for our workshop until March 9, 2023. The landlord is now demanding rent for this period, but we refused to pay because it was not our fault. We also suffered a lot of losses during this time because we were unable to fulfill customer orders due to the lack of electricity. We also had to pay salaries to our idle workforce. The landlord has now filed an enforcement case against us by using the installment cheques. What legal actions can we take against the landlord now?

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DIFC visa holder owed 3 months salary by employer. What can I do?

Q: Hello, I would like to ask about a situation I am in with my current hospitality and restaurant company. I have not received my salary for three months (since June 2023), and despite my repeated requests, the company keeps postponing payment with excuses. I considered resigning, but many people have resigned during the year and have not received their pending salaries or final settlement. In addition, several other people who opened cases a few months ago have also not received their salaries. We do not have medical insurance. I have a DIFC visa and have tried to speak with the owner, but he has not given me any answers. I am currently working in a high position with no salary. The company owes me three salaries. What should I do to get them? Thank you in advanced! Kind Regards,

Can I request evidence of landlord selling property before I vacate?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, My landlord sent me a legal notice through the Dubai Courts notary, giving me 12 months` notice to vacate. He stated that he is willing to sell the house, but it is highly likely that this is not accurate and he is looking to rent it out at a much higher rent. My current lease ends on November 14, 2023, and the legal notice is dated August 7, 2023. The landlord has also emailed me asking to sign a lease for the period November 2023 to August 2024. What are my options? Is it useful for me to send a response to their legal notice stating that we have received their notice, and that if they do not actually sell the villa, we will monitor the situation and not only report to RERA but also file for compensatory damages? Can we request any evidence of them selling the villa? Finally, if I speak to them and it turns out that they want to rent the villa at a much higher rate and they send me a lease with the higher rent, can I use that as support for their intention?

How to take legal action against a partner who misused a POA and took over the business?

Q: Asalamu Alaikum, I have a question about one partner who took over all the business and blamed the main partner of the business who started this business with his investment. The partner lied and used a fake signature to trap him. He threatened him with jail. The main partner gave him a power of attorney in his absence. But he needs to use it with the approval of his main partner. He has purposefully kept his company in the red for the last eight months. We need legal assistance in this case to get out of this situation.

My brother has a check bounce and he is not in the UAE. Can I get a police report?

Q: My brother has a check bounce. He is currently out of Dubai. He is willing to come to Dubai. Can I get a police report? Will I have a problem if I go to Dubai Police?

The case status used to say Regsrt and now says ACT. What does that mean?

Q: The case status used to say Regsrt and now says ACT. What does that mean?

Self-help

My visit visa was rejected. How can I apply again or ask for a refund of my fee?

Landlord sent renewal notice to wrong email address - can we refuse rent increase?