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How to settle with the landlord if I am unable to make payment as per RDC court order?

Q: If I have an RDC case and I am unable to make payment as per the court order. Can I negotiate with the landlord directly? In how many installments can I pay the amount?
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How to remove a civil case by the bank and come back to the UAE?

Q: I have a civil case of AED 330,000/ with a bank for 5 years, and I am outside the country. Is there any chance that I can enter the UAE without facing jail terms? Also, I would like to know, for how many years does the civil case remain?
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Can the landlord increase my current office contract by 19%?

Q: My landlord sent me an email to renew the current office contract with a 19% rent increase. Our office is in Business Bay and he mentioned in the email that the price is still reasonable knowing that the offices in the same building with the same area size are more expensive. My question: Is that legal to increase the rent by more than 10%?
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Security guard's breach of company accommodation: Can I take legal action?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I was at my company accommodation when my roommate and some of his friends were having a small gathering and consuming alcohol (legally purchased from MMI). Suddenly, the security guard and the accommodation assistant in charge breached into the room without knocking or ringing the doorbell. They took all the liquor bottles and recorded a video of everyone, including myself. I agree that consuming alcohol in staff accommodation is not allowed, but that is not my problem because I did not consume any alcohol. My question is, is it legal for them to breach someone`s privacy and take a video? If it is illegal, how can I take action against them?
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Can I cancel the eviction notice to the tenant after sending it?

Q: Good morning, We bought a house in November 2022, made the eviction letter, and rented ourselves a house. Our lease is expiring in August and must renew it by the end of this month. Our tenant told us they will move this summer but did not hear from them yet. Can we just send them a letter specifying that they can stay and renew their rent if they wish or what does the law say in that case? Thank you in advance for your answer.
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Is a 3-year-old POA valid in Dubai?

Q: Hello Experts, I am in the process of buying a townhouse in Dubai (Mira Oasis). I am a Dubai resident, but I am currently outside of Dubai. Unfortunately, I am unable to travel to Dubai to complete the DLD transaction. I have given my brother a full power of attorney (POA) in Dubai to carry out all transactions on my behalf, including property transactions. The POA was created three years ago. Can he carry out the property purchase and registration process on my behalf with a three-year-old POA? There is no expiry date mentioned on the POA, but I have heard that POAs are generally valid for two years only. Appreciate your advice!
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Is it legal for my landlord to increase rent after changing company name?

Q: Hi, Our landlord increased the rent by 10% from last year. We moved in last September 2022, and our landlord took checks from ABC for a 2BHK at xxxxx Courtyard for 66,000. This year, he opened a new company (CDF), and we all tenants received new contracts with a 10% rent increase. Is this allowed? Can the company name be changed and the rent increased by 10%? I believe that the rent should not increase for the first two years, or that the rent should remain the same for the first year in the new company. I need your help and advice, as 10% is too high for anyone. Sincerely, JL
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Renting a villa after failing to sell it, even after offering it to the previous tenant?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I am a landlord and gave notice (through a Notary Public) to the tenant to vacate the villa for personal use or to sell it one year ago. The tenant vacated the villa after one year as per the notice. I failed to sell the villa after trying to sell it through multiple agents for the past two months. I re-offered my previous tenant the villa for rent for one more year as I failed to sell it, through email (7 days ago). However, I have not received any response to this email. Please advise whether I can proceed with renting the villa to another tenant as I am incurring losses by paying EMI, maintenance, etc. Please also advise if the previous tenant can still ask for compensation. Thank you in advance!
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How to settle a divorce case in execution with ex-husband who is outside the UAE?

Q: I got my divorce executed last year from Dubai & my ex hasn`t come back to Dubai yet. Now he is pleading to remove the execution case but I don`t trust him a bit because he doesn`t want to pay a penny. He says he will come to Dubai & settle whatever. I don`t trust him. What should I do?
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Can the company take back the bonus that they confirmed?

Q: Can the company take back the bonus that they confirmed after 45 days and deduct it from your salary?
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A UAE resident sells apparel on Amazon: Does he need a license?

Q: Hello, I am a citizen of Russia, but I am currently living in Dubai, UAE. I am already a resident of the UAE and have an Emirates ID. I am a fashion designer, and I want to create an apparel brand and sell on Amazon. I will start by selling through an individual seller account. I am not sure if I need a license to sell on Amazon, or if I need to register my new apparel brand in the UAE. I would be grateful for any information you can provide. Thank you!
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إمكانية تسجيل زواج مسلمة من مسيحي في الإمارات

س: السلام عليكم، أنا سورية مسلمة مقيمة بسوريا وزوجي مسيحي مقيم بالإمارات، أبو ظبي. لدي طفلة عمرها سنة وثلاثة أشهر. هل أستطيع تسجيلها وتثبيت زواجي بالإمارات؟
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How to remove a travel ban due to a bank loan?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, Please advise on what I can do to remove my travel ban by DIB at the Dubai Court.
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How Do You Ask a Lawyer?

I believe that there is a similarity between medicine and law, and just as there is a way to ask a question to a doctor to get the most accurate and correct answers from him, which ultimately helps you receive the correct diagnosis, and therefore the correct treatment, there is a way to ask a lawyer.
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Can landlords in Dubai increase rent if RERA index has not changed?

Q: Hi, I am an owner of an apartment in Dubai. It has been rented out for the past 2 years. The market rate of rent has now increased, however, the RERA index has not changed in the past 3 years. I gave my tenant a 90-day notice notifying him of an increase in rent, however, he is not accepting and will only pay as per the RERA index. The matter is now with the RDC, where he has filed a case against me. The RDC session is scheduled for next week. If I provide a DLD rent valuation certificate, will the RDC consider my request, or will they stick to the RERA index? In case the tenant wins the verdict, will I have to pay any legal fees? Regards,
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What is the procedure to evict a tenant and renew the lease after buying a new apartment?

Q: Hi, I just bought an apartment in Dubai on 4 May 23 but there is a tenant whose Ejari from the previous owner is valid until 18 Dec 23. The Ejari with the same T&Cs has been transferred to my name today. My questions are: 1) Can I issue him an exit notice now? If I do so, does it mean that based on the 12-month notice period he will have to vacate my premises on June 24? 2) The tenant continues to stay after the tenancy contract validity i.e. 18 Dec 23 based on the notice period. Do I have to register a new Ejari with him from 19 Dec 23 onwards or I can just wait for his notice period to get over based on the exit notice? 3) A friend said that I have to wait for the current Ejari to get over for the 12-month notice to get started i.e. when the current Ejari expires on 18 Dec 23. This means I can give him an exit notice on June 23 but he will vacate the house on Dec 24 only. Is this correct? Please help