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What to do in case of issuing cheques to a friend for rent and is not paying the amount?

Q: Hi Ms. Jennifer, My friend in Dubai opened her dance studio in Karama & requested me to give her 4 cheques in my name as they had some issues opening an account. She assured me that every alternative month before the due date of the cheque she would deposit the said amount in my account. The 1st cheque was on 10 Nov 2022, for which she put the amount in my account. On 10 Jan 2023 was the 2nd cheque & this time she did not put the money in my account, I borrowed money from my known sources to avoid the cheque bounce case. It has been 13 days now & she has still not deposited my money in the account. How can I get out of this situation? I want to take back my 2 pending cheques from the landlord as the class does not belong to me, I just helped on humanitarian grounds & this is what I got in return. I have been messaging her pleading with her to deposit the money in my account but she has been giving me excuses. Please guide & help me.

Tenant's residency visa renewal while the landlord filed a case against him/her

Q: Good day! My landlord is filing a case against me today. I have my visa renewal this month. Can this case affect my visa renewal process? I applied for a police clearance letter a few days ago, it was approved and I have it. I hope this case won`t affect my visa renewal. Please, I need some advice!

How to claim the refund from an immigration agency after failing to fulfill obligation?

Q: I approached an immigration consultancy in Dubai for a Canada work permit, we signed an agreement and I paid AED 28,600. The agreement said if the company doesn`t process my work permit within 6 - 8 months, I will be entitled to a full refund within 90 working days. The company defaulted on the processing time and I requested and signed a refund document with the company stating that a "refund will be given within 90 working days". From the look of things, the company isn`t willing to refund the money after 90 working days. In this case, what should I do or where should I complain to get my money back from the company ASAP? Note: my visa will expire on February 24, 2023, and the 90 working days for the company to refund me will end on February 04, 2023. Thanks for your assistance.

The landlord is insisting on a 70% rent increase or eviction. What to do?

Q: Dear Lawyers, My landlord gave me a court-notarized eviction order to sell the apartment. However, the landlord has not sold the apartment yet and the notice expiration date has passed. He offered me to stay, but only if I agreed to a 70% increase in rent, despite the RERA index showing a 0% increase. I made an offer and deposited it in RDC, and the judge ruled in my favor to renew my lease on the same terms for one year. I sent this ruling to the landlord and confirmed that the cheques for rent are ready for collection. However, the landlord is now threatening me with legal action, forced eviction, penalties, and damages. Can the landlord still evict me without selling the apartment, despite the RDC`s order for a renewal on the same terms?

Selling a property co-owned by grandparents after grandmother passed away

Q: Hi, I need some advice regarding an inheritance matter. My grandfather and grandmother are Muslims. They lived in London but co-owned property in Dubai. My grandmother passed away without a will. My grandfather wants to bring her half of the property shares under his name so the new title deed only has his name on it so he can sell it. The documents I have are: - POA from my grandfather (attested). - Grandmother`s death certificate (attested). - Passport copies for all heirs. What other documents do I require? Or is this enough to go through inheritance court and sell? Kind Regards,

حالات وقوع بطلان في الحكم

س: السلام عليكم، ما حالات وقوع بطلان في الحكم أو الإجراءات بحيث يؤثر في الحكم؟

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إمكانية رفع دعوى رؤية مرة أخرى بعد الفصل فيها في إمارة مختلفة

س: السلام عليكم، هل يجوز رفع دعوى رؤية ثانية في محاكم دبي؟ مع العلم أنه توجد دعوى رؤية مفصول فيها سابقًا في محكمة عجمان بحكم الاستئناف. هل يعتبر الطرد من منزل الزوجية المثبت بالمستندات ضررًا يقنع الحكمين بالتطليق للضرر؟

What should I do if I am unable to pay the overstay fine?

Q: Hello, I am a British citizen and have overstayed well over 6 months in Dubai now. I can’t afford to pay my fine to exit the country. I also don’t want an exit pass as that would mean a travel ban for life. Are there any options for me? Thank you! Kind Regards,

How long to wait for the MOHRE contract after signing the offer letter?

Q: Hello, I have got an offer letter from a company but I didn`t sign it. They asked me for my passport, photo, and certificate. Now, they say that it was not the original offer letter and they have sent the offer letter for MOHRE`s approval so I have to wait until the approval, and then only I can sign the contract. So how long should I wait for the MOHRE contract after the offer letter? Should I look for another company? I have got an offer from another company too. My visa validity will expire in the coming month.

تتقديم طلب أداء بعد مضي 3 سنوات على الحكم الجزائي

س: السلام عليكم، عندي شيك مرتجع من شركة ذات مسؤولية محدودة. صدر حكم جزائي ضد مدير الشركة غيابيًا؛ حيث أنه خرج خروجًا نهائيًا من الدولة. هل أستطيع تقدبم طلب أداء بعد مضي ٣ سنوات على الحكم الجزائي؟ وهل يجوز تضمين أصحاب الرخصة؟

صاحب المنزل يرفض تجديد الإيجار بعد إرسال إنذار بالإخلاء قبل 8 أشهر

س: السلام عليكم، أرسل صاحب المنزل إنذارًا بالإخلاء لغرض الاستخدام الشخصي بعد مرور 4 أشهر من تاريخ تجديد عقد الإيجار السنوي. بعد 8 أشهر انتهى العقد الحالي ورفض التجديد بحجة وجود إنذار بالإخلاء بالرغم من عدم مرور 12 شهرًا من تاريخ الإنذار. ما التصرف القانوني الذي يجب أن أتبعه في هذه الحالة؟

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مغادرة الإمارات رغم وجود غرامات إقامة واجبة الدفع

س: السلام عليكم، لدي مخالفات فيزا في الإمارات ولا أستطيع دفع الغرامات. أنا لست مقتدرة ماديًا وأريد مغادرة البلد. كيف تُحل هذه المشكلة؟

Returning to the UAE after paying the overstay fine and leaving on outpass

Q: Dear sir/madam, If a person has already paid his overstay fine and because of the new rules he also left the country on outpass, can he come again to Dubai because he has already paid his fine?

Threatening to hold the final settlement due to refusal of extending the notice period

Q: Dear questioner, I have submitted my resignation letter with a 1-month notice period. Now that my last day is approaching, my manager is threatening to hold my final settlement and forcing me to extend my notice period. Despite informing my HR and manager of my health issues, they are continuing with their actions. Please advise!

What to do with dependents' visas upon joining another employer?

Q: Dear sir/madam, I have a residence visa and my both daughters are under my sponsorship. I want to know if I got a new job and had to cancel my old residence visa, then what about my daughters` visas? Would cancel them prior to my visa cancellation? Or are there any options for holding their visas and transferring to a new visa?

Will I have any legal obligation if I leave job before I sign the job offer?

Q: To whom it may concern: I came here to Dubai on a visit visa. I found a job and started training Dec 22-31. I officially started working on January 1 but they just gave me a Job Offer from MOHRE on January 11 which was sent only via WhatsApp and I never signed because they did not ask to sign it. Yesterday, January 17, I decided to not continue working with them as I cannot endure the sickening attitude of my manager. They told me that I need to serve a 30-day notice period plus I need to pay 6000 DHS because they already processed the visa. I asked them where is the visa and I told them that I never signed the Job Offer, and they did not reply to me anymore. Can I immediately leave the job or do I need to render a notice period of 30 days plus the 6000 DHS they are asking? Is there any legal agreement between us even if I did not sign the job offer? By the way, my passport is also with me. Please help me enlighten my mind on this situation. Thank you and more power to your firm.

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