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Q: My tenant refused to renew the contract and he is still staying on my property even after the contract expiry date. Please advise on the applicable legal actions I can take.

Is the building management obliged to provide air conditioning in common areas?

Q: Hello, I seek guidance regarding an issue I am facing with the air conditioning in the common areas of the building where I reside. The facilities management of my building recently decided to turn off the air conditioning in all common areas, including the reception lobby and corridors on all floors. Upon inquiring about this issue, I was informed by the management that they do not have any air conditioning set up in these areas. This contradicts the fact that the air conditioning was functioning correctly in previous years but was discontinued this year. Considering the implications of the high temperatures during the summer months in Dubai, I am concerned about the legality of not having air conditioning available in all common areas. I would greatly appreciate your guidance on the following matter.

Can the employer hold my dues and sue me for deleting work Whatsapp from my phone?

Q: Hello, A friend of mine is currently facing a situation with her employer for which I would really appreciate some advice. My friend basically gave her resignation papers. While serving her notice period, the company took away her company SIM card, Email access, files access, etc. after which my friend deleted WhatsApp from her phone. It contained company information and clients so she didn`t want to have that WhatsApp on her personal phone since she`s no longer supposed to have access to anything at this point. After deleting WhatsApp, the company is now making all sorts of allegations and they`re holding her pay and passport. They even raised a MOHRE complaint against her for 5 different claims one of which is damaging property and some stuff like that. Now, they are basically telling her to give them back all that WhatsApp information then she can go, otherwise, they will sue her in court. My question is, is she obligated to give back those conversations from WhatsApp or not?

Can I leave my job during probation period without paying training charges?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, What if I resign from the company during my probation period? My contract, Article 4, mentions that I have to pay 6,000 AED in training charges if I leave within one year of the contract. My offer letter states that training charges will be compensated, if incurred. Will I be able to leave the company, or can they file a case against me?

How to fight a bank's decision not to cover fraudulent credit card charges?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, Our credit card was defrauded, and after months of investigation, the bank has said they will not cover the fraudulent transactions. What can we do?

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Traveling to home country after joining a new company with a visa in process

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I have an offer from another company in Dubai. I currently work for a Free Zone Company in Dubai, and I joined last year on a 2-year visa. I will be moving with 1 year still left on my visa. I have already informed my new company that I want to travel to my home country after 2 weeks of joining, and they have allowed me to do so. However, I am worried that if my current employer does not cancel my visa on time and my new company is not able to process my visa in the meantime, I will not be able to come back to the UAE. Can I show that my visa is in process at immigration, or should I go on without worrying, as both employers should deal with it? Please help!

Terminated from job due to pregnancy, what can I do?

Q: Hello Sir, I am a doctor and was working at a clinic. I am expecting a baby and am 9 months pregnant. My company terminated me due to my pregnancy, and I filed a complaint with MOHRE. The judge ruled that my termination was not illegal and that I would not receive compensation. What should I do now?

Landlord asking to vacate an apartment within 3 months. What are tenant's rights?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, My landlord is asking me to vacate the apartment with a 3-month notice. I have a valid Ejari, but they are saying it is a hotel apartment. They are also sending people to view the apartment. What are my rights as a tenant?

I own a hotel apartment. How can I evict tenant from my property in Dubai?

Q: How can I evict the tenant from my property in Dubai? I own a hotel apartment in Downtown.

What can my company do with me if the client penalized us for a mistake we made?

Q: Hi, I am working as a mechanical engineer in a firefighting company in Abu Dhabi. I am in charge of and representing one of our sites and I am working inside the site. Due to our mistake during maintenance, we created a fire alarm which results in the evacuation of around 450 persons for 20 minutes. Due to this issue, our client charged a penalty of around 40000 Dhs to our company. Hence I need to know what actions can my company take against me. Is it allowed for the company to charge a full penalty amount from me or will they terminate me without settlement if I am proven guilty? If I need to pay the company some amount, what is the maximum amount I need to pay legally? If I am planning to resign from my company, will they make any issues during visa cancellation?

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Can I get a temporary work permit while a labor court case is pending?

Q: Can I get a temporary work permit while a labor court case is pending? My labor card and visa got expired as the previous company is not willing to cancel them. I have an offer letter from a new company that wants me to join as soon as possible. Please give an opinion.

Will a golden visa remain valid in case of resignation from a job in Dubai?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I have a golden visa that was issued on the basis of my being an executive. I have recently been offered work in Saudi Arabia, but I want to remain living in Dubai, as my family is working and attending school here. If I cancel my current labor contract through resignation, what happens to my golden visa? Does it remain valid for the remainder of its 10-year term?

Can the employer pay only the basic salary to the employee during the annual leave?

Q: Dear Sir, Our company is practicing paying only the basic salary for our Annual Leave. Is it possible to claim my full salary during my Annual Leave and how can I do that properly? Hope someone can assist me. Thank you.

Landlord served me eviction notice after I renewed lease. What are my rights?

Q: Hello, I recently renewed my rental contract at the end of May, but I was served an eviction notice today (June). The reason given was that the property is being sold, but I believe that the landlord wants to rent it at a higher price. He refused to abide by the RERA index, so I had to keep renegotiating for a fair rate. When I first moved in, the apartment had a previous owner who sold the unit to the current landlord, but the landlord did not evict me. This is why I believe that the current landlord is not actually selling the unit. I was happy to renew the lease, and I have been a good tenant and understanding towards the landlord. Could you please assist me with this matter?

Can a landlord shut off the power to a tenant?

Q: Good morning, I am writing to inquire about whether my landlord has the right to shut off my power line, which is under my name. They have done this to me several times, and I would like to know if this is legal. Thank you for your help!

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How to evict the tenant if he refuses to leave the property at the end of the tenancy contract?