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What to do if the bank is taking money without resolving my case?
Q: Hi We had a case against us by a bank for a loan (claim amount 236000.00 AED) for which we paid a legal fee of AED 25000.00 to the bank along with the outstanding claim amount as per judgment. After two months we received a court order to pay AED 10000.00 as a court fee. Please advise who should be paying the court fee as we have paid AED 25000.00 to the bank already as a legal fee. Also would like to know the exact legal fees for the claim amount.
Feb 3, 2023
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Can a landlord raise the rent before lease renewal, and can we refuse?
Q: We want to renew a rental agreement for the commercial estate. We informed the landlord 3 months prior to the expiry of the contract of our decision to renew. Now, 2 months prior to the expiry date, the landlord informs us that he wants to increase the rent. Can we refuse this increase? Does the landlord have an opportunity not to renew the agreement with us if we refuse?
Feb 2, 2023
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Is it possible to resign within 6 months of joining the company in the UAE?
Q: Good day Is it possible to resign within 6 months of joining the company in the UAE?Feb 2, 2023
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I have not received my salary for last 3 months. Now I got a job offer
Q: I have not received my salary for the last 3 months. Now I got a job offer from another company. Then, I mailed the resignation letter with a 1 month`s notice period. But as per my employment contract, the notice period is 3 months. 3 months` salary is already pending now. Do I have to give another 3 months` notice period? Can I resign with one month`s notice period? Because the new employer has only allowed 1 month. What will I do?
Feb 2, 2023
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Is it possible to travel to GCC and work if you have a pending loan in the UAE?
Q: I lost my job in 2009 when I was working in the UAE so I have an unpaid bank loan and credit cards outstanding. So can I work and travel to other GCC countries? Please advise. Thanks.
Feb 2, 2023
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UAE
What is the correct way to serve an eviction notice on a rented villa?
Q: What is the correct way to serve an eviction notice for a rented villa? I understand it can be sent by registered mail/courier but also that it needs to be prepared in a legal format by a notary public. Kindly confirm. Thank you.
Feb 2, 2023
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What should I follow If I do not want to renew my contract, the contract or visa expiry?
Q: Hi, I`m working in a private company in Dubai. I`m for 6 years with them, and I`m planning not to do the renewal. My contract ends on 27 May 2023 and my visa is until 23 June 2023. Which one should I follow, the contract end or the visa end? Which is the best month to render the notice period?
Feb 2, 2023
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Will my visa as property owner be canceled if I stay more than one year outside the UAE?
Q: I`m a 63-year-old British National holding two apartments in Dubai; as such, I qualified for a Visa. My understanding was I could be out of the country for one year without returning, however, I`ve exceeded one year by 25 days (return should have been on 6 Jan 2023). Does this mean my visa will be canceled? Or can I pay some sort of fine at the airport? The Visa is valid until 01/10/2026. So obviously, I don`t want to lose it. My visa used to be an investor’s visa, but now I think it`s a retirement visa. It can be sent if requested. Once again, please accept my profound apologies for this direct approach, and may I offer my sincere appreciation for any information you can provide. Best regards R. A.
Feb 1, 2023
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Do I need a license to be an Affiliate Marketer in Abu dhabi
Q: If I am 18 years old, do I need a license to be an Affiliate Marketer in Abu Dhabi?Feb 1, 2023
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Can the buyer prevent the seller from selling his property if he could not get a loan?
Q: Hi, I have a property in Dubai for which we entered into a contract and signed Form F at the decided rate. The agreement was subject to getting pre-approval. We have waited for two months now, the buyer is unable to obtain the loan from the bank. The last date of the contract is also over. We want to cancel the contract, but the buyer is not canceling and says that he will wait for some more time to see if he can get the loan. What should we do? Please help!Feb 1, 2023
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The cost and procedures to issue a PoA while being abroad
Q: Dear sir/madam, I live in the UK and own a property in Dubai. Can a lawyer make a PoA on my behalf so that my friend living in Dubai can go ahead and deal with all my property transactions? This would essentially save me a trip to Dubai. Thanks!
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Feb 1, 2023
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UAE
Are postnuptial agreements between Hindu couples enforceable in Dubai?
Q: Dear sir/madam, Are postnuptial agreements between Hindu couples enforceable in Dubai? Are they litigated as Civil lawsuits or as Personal Status lawsuits (Article 62 of Personal Status law talks about the division of family home after divorce)? Will Hindu laws apply or Shariah? For example, if there is a clause in the postnuptial agreement stating that the wife will pay a portion of the child`s education costs and this is acceptable according to Hindu Maintenance Law, but conflicts with Shariah law, what will a Dubai judge do? Please help. Thank you!
Feb 1, 2023
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Is it possible for a father to issue a travel ban on his daughter?
Q: Hi Ahmed, I saw you mentioned in a previous post that it is possible for a father to issue a travel ban on his daughter until she is married. Does this rule apply to ex-pats in the UAE?Feb 1, 2023
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What are the requirements to start a business which involves an element of lottery?
Q: I`d like to operate a business model which involves an element of chance (or lottery/raffle draw). What license will I need besides the standard trading license? We operate a Mainland company (retail store) in the UAE for over 30+ years. Due to multiple factors affecting business volume and margins, I have ideated a strategy relevant to cater to the current marketplace sentiment offering an exceptional value proposition to retail customers as well as to retail merchants.Feb 1, 2023
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Can I register a company in Dubai from Europe if I am under 18?
Q: Can I register a company in Dubai from Europe if I am under 18?Feb 1, 2023
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Suing a husband for hacking into the laptop while there is a pending divorce case
Q: Dear sir/madam, I have a pending divorce case. However, I discovered that my husband had hacked into my laptop and email account. He took pictures of my conversations with friends and printed them. Can he use this as evidence in court? Or can I counter-sue him for breach of privacy?Jan 31, 2023
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