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Breaching a purchase agreement of a villa by a developer. What to do?
Q: Dear sir/madam, I am from Pakistan and a cancer patient. I purchased a villa land from a developer and as per the agreement, they had to give possession after 20% payment but I paid 70% but they did not hand over possession and sent me a demand note of 100% plus more added amounts. They did not comply with the terms and conditions themselves and kept on putting penalties on me. I am helpless. Maybe they will confiscate my money?! It is a matter of life and death for me. Can you help me, please? Questions & Answers
UAE
Can you enter Dubai if you leave a GCC country with possible civil and criminal cases?
Q: Hi Hayyan, In 2014 I had been to Qatar on a "Work-Business" visa valid for 30 days. Before my visa expiration, I fled from Qatar back to India without informing the sponsor or office management. After I returned to India, I received an email from HR stating that the Qatari sponsor has filed an absconding case, a civil case, and a criminal case against me with the Ministry of Interior in Qatar. Now my question is, can I travel to Dubai on a work visa? Will there be any issue entering Dubai assuming that the Qatari sponsor has filed the said cases against me? Awaiting your response, H. Currently staying in India. Questions & Answers
UAE
Do you have to compensate your employer if you resign during probation?
Q: I have joined a company and got my visa stamped on 3/2/2022. Now I got a better offer from another company and have asked to join by 1/4/2022. Will I have to pay my current employer any compensation before leaving? Questions & Answers
UAE
How to cancel a property purchased by a foreign company as the law doesn't allow it?
Q: I have a foreign company registered in South Africa that has signed a SPA with a developer in Dubai. However, the unit that we bought has not been registered with Dubai land affairs as apparently, foreign companies cannot own property in Dubai. We have paid 51% of the money and the developer is refusing to cancel the Agreement as according to our understanding the contract is invalid as it has been signed with a foreign company. And legally, the company can`t own the property that the foreign company has signed the Sales & Purchase Agreement for. Can you advise, please? Questions & Answers
UAE
Increasing the rent while RERA calculator states that it should be the same
Q: Hello, My landlord wants to increase the rent by almost 10%, but according to RERA calculator, it should not be any increase. Can I issue cheques for a new lease for the next year, print and sign the new tenancy contract on the same conditions and bring it to the RDC to open "Offer and Deposit"? Or should I open "Petition" in RDC? What is the legal procedure for this if the landlord doesn`t accept to renew the tenancy contract on the same conditions? Thank you! Questions & Answers
UAE
التكييف القانوني لعقد الصيانة والإخلال بالالتزامات
س: السلام عليكم، سؤالي بخصوص عقد الصيانة من حيث التكييف القانوني. هل يعتبر من عقود المقاولة؟ وكيف نثبت إخلال المقاول بالتزاماته في عقد الصيانة لإمكانية فسخ العقد؟ Questions & Answers
UAE
Can the employer start legal action on the employee for non-renewal of employment contract?
Q: I`m currently working in a transport company as a customer service executive for the past two years. Now my visa expires on 10 March 2022 and I decided to not renew the contract and submitted the non-renewal letter to HR 4th MAR 2022. Now they are saying they will not release me due to I need to inform one-month prior notice. I am ready to work for one month from my non-renewal notice but they are not accepting and said that they will go legally. Could you please advise? Questions & Answers
UAE
How to revoke the POA of a lawyer for not doing anything with a personal injury case?
Q: Greetings Sir/Madam I want to get a legal advice on what to do, a friend of mine had an accident in Abu Dhabi. I wanted to help by getting a lawyer to help her get an injury claim; the lawyer requested that I must pay upfront legal fee of 10% of the assumed claim of 300,000, which amounted to AED 30,000. Upon paying, no payment agreement was given to me; I got only a receipt of payment. It`s over 7 months and the lawyer hasn`t done anything on the case. I try calling the lawyer and he`s refusing to pick up my call or contact me. Please, I would like to know what steps I could take to get a refund back from the lawyer/advocate. Thank you. Questions & Answers
UAE
What are my options if the developer is delaying the handover of property?
Q: I purchased a property from a developer and paid approx. 16% towards the purchase price. To initiate the evaluation process, the bank demanded OUQUD from the developer and this cannot be produced because the subjected unit is already mortgaged with the bank. This information was not revealed by the developer to me and SPA was issued in my name. Now, they are delaying the handover of the unit because the unit has not been released from the bank. What legal options are available to me and where should I file a complaint against the developer? Questions & Answers
UAE
How to clear a rental case raised by the landlord for renewing rent unilaterally?
Q: I just found out I have a rental case in Dubai. In the flat where I stayed, I have informed the landlord that I will not renew the contract before I went on vacation. I had canceled the water and electricity and got a clearance certificate but did not complete the closing process and the landlord wants me to hand over it personally while I informed them that I’m out of the country. I have paid an authorized person to process the handover while I’m out of the country but still they don’t accept it. They automatically renewed the contract as per the old agreement and went legal. There is a judgment also from RDC court to pay rent of 22k and evacuate. 1. There are no pending cheques. Is this a criminal case or a civil case? 2. Can I make an appeal? 3. Can I also make a request to bargain the amount to be paid as I don’t have a job right now. 4. What will happen if I will not pay? Questions & Answers
UAE
How to force the employer to cancel my visa after finishing a labor case?
Q: I won my labor case from my company, got my money too in Dec 2021. Until now the company has not canceled my visa because they have to pay a fine. They have put the case in Sharjah immigration court for the waiver of the fine. I am a Sharjah free zone employee who needs my cancellation as my new company needs it and also it`s an issue with the bank. My Emirates ID and my visa expired more than one year ago. What can I do to force the company to cancel my visa? Questions & Answers
UAE
Filing a case against ex-employee for defamation
Q: Hi, Please note that I am the business owner of a Free Zone company (Ajman, UAE). I was successfully running the business for the last 3 years. Unfortunately, one of my ex-employees who left us 6 months back has made access to our free zone portal using our password from outside, downloaded some employment contracts, payrolls and sent a big list of false allegations against me and my company to defame us and spoil the reputation of the company. The ex-employee has sent these messages through his personal Whatsapp number to the COO of our USA-based buyer. He sent all these documents and made false allegations about me, my staff, and my family in person to defame me in front of our prime US customer. A team member of the US buyer has emailed me and Whatsapped me these details to do an enquire about the facts. Is there anything I can do legally to ex-employee? All I have is the Whatsapp messages and emails from my buyer regarding these things. The ex-employee is running his business in Dubai. Questions & Answers
UAE
The landlord asks the tenant to evict for personal use without providing a proper notice
Q: The landlord changes the reason for eviction. My landlord tried to evict us last year because he is selling his property. We did not vacate as he did not send us the legal notice. This year he is trying to evict us because he is willing to use the property for his personal use. He refuses to renew but he never sent any 12-month notice. What should I do with him? Thank you. Questions & Answers
UAE
Traveling to the GCC countries while there are unpaid loans in the UAE
Q: Dear sir/madam, I have had several unpaid loans in the UAE 7 years ago. I am planning to work in Qatar and Bahrain. Will these loans cause problems? Does the travel ban extend to the entire GCC? Questions & Answers
UAE
How to apply for stop searching and get clearance certificate after a case is dropped?
Q: Salam, I would like to ask for your advice regarding a criminal case filed against me 9 years ago. As per the public prosecution, charges were dropped in 2018 and I got court papers saying the case is dropped. However, my name still remains in the police database. I applied 4 times for PCC in the last 4 years, all got canceled. Can you advise on this? Thank you Questions & Answers
UAE