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How to object to the maintenance charges determined by the building management company
Q: Hello, I am the owner of an apartment in JVC. The building management company charged very high maintenance charges. They are asking to pay AED 22 PSF, not worth paying even AED 10 PSF if you see the building condition. Also, no one invited us while selecting this company. It was forcefully implemented on us by the property developer because this company belongs to the same owner of the property. Now I have received a notice from the Rental Dispute Center. What should we do? Please advise! Questions & Answers
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An employer delays issuing the cancellation papers after completing the notice period
Q: My office is in Tecom Free Zone. I resigned one month back and now completed the notice period but they didn’t cancel my visa. My new employer is asking for cancellation papers to get me onboard. The current company is not issuing them. I would like to know how many days can a company hold my visa cancellation? And what steps I have to take if they delay my visa cancellation? Questions & Answers
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Inability to attest the Tanazul paper because landlord company trade license is not renewed
Q: I had a bounced check case. My landlord made a police case in 2018. After several attempts to make a settlement, the landlord finally agreed to settle the matter. I was asked to make the payment of the settled amount. I paid the amount at the police station and received a Tanazul paper from my landlord. After making the payment, the police asked me to visit the public prosecution. Upon visiting them, they said that this letter is not acceptable as it has to be notarized, and then it would be acceptable. Today, after visiting the Notary Public, they asked for the landlord company trade license which is not renewed. The landlord says he can not renew the trade license. I want to remove the case from the system by paying the fine. Please guide if it is possible. What should I do? I want the case to be closed. I made the payment in front of the police officer. Your kind suggestion in this regard would be highly appreciated! Questions & Answers
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A friend borrowed money and is paying back in small installments, what to do?
Q: My friend borrowed 10k dirham from me. She isn’t paying them back. She is paying a very small amount like 200,300 per month. If I file a case, then can the court help me to get back the full amount of money in one installment? Or will the court allow paying slowly because her salary is 3k per month? And if she pays slowly in installments, then I’ll have a loss because I need to build my house and I need all money. What should I do? Please help! Questions & Answers
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التراجع عن توكيل محامٍ بعد إرسال التوكيل عبر الواتساب
س: استخرجت توكيلاً رسميًا عامًا من السفارة المصرية لمحامٍ. بعد ذلك تداركت الخطأ. لم أرسل الأصل ولكنني أرسلت صورة منه بالواتساب. هل في ذلك مشكلة؟ Questions & Answers
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Returning to the UAE to run business after being convicted with a crime
Q: Hi, I want some information regarding my uncle. He was arrested in November 2015 and was in prison until 13 June 2016 when he was deported to Pakistan. The reason for the arrest was that my uncle had his own business in Sharjah and he was involved in a case where his employee accused him of attacking him and other allegations. He was arrested and convicted. He needs to reenter the country as he has his business in Sharjah but I believe he is blacklisted/banned. How can I find out if he is blacklisted/banned and how can it be removed to allow my uncle to reenter the country and take over his business? Is there any way of helping to resolve this issue? I know that if he enters on a visa, he could be arrested at the airport, and don’t want that to happen. Thank you! Questions & Answers
UAE
How to get the deposit returned from a canceled project?
Q: How do I have my deposit returned from a canceled project? The deposit was paid in October 2008. Questions & Answers
UAE
An employee forged documents to cancel his visa, what to do?
Q: Employee Dispute and Forgery One of our employees in the UAE took out loans from the company and then resigned. He forged the documents to cancel his visa with Shams as well. We want to file a labor department complaint against him. Questions & Answers
UAE
The right of infants custody if the mother seeks to get a divorce
Q: Hello. If I applied for Khula`a, will I lose the custody of my children? I am a foreigner married to a UAE national. I have 2 months old baby and 1.4 months old daughter. Questions & Answers
UAE
How to make sure that the court did not impose higher expert fees than normal
Q: I have been charged an expert accountant and expert commercial fee of AED 50,000 each time for an inheritance case. Is it normal for the court to charge that high amount? Questions & Answers
UAE
How to act with an employer negotiating terms for termination a limited contract
Q: Hi Could you please give me an advice regarding my problem? I was asked by my employer to stop work but they don’t want to terminate me. They want a settlement. Because of money negotiations, the process of visa cancellation is pending. I’ve done 8 months out of 3 years contract and my contract is limited and I finished my probationary period. What should I do? Questions & Answers
UAE
What to do to reach a settlement for credit card debt with the bank
Q: Good day Sir, I have a credit card due of AED 6000. I left the UAE in 2019 but now I have to pay my total outstanding due which is AED 6380. So I tried to mail the bank but I don`t get any proper answer that they can give me any bank account that I can pay my dues or any settlement. Now I am confused about what to do. Please guide me on this. I wanna clear this due. I got a travel ban also. I want to remove this burden from my shoulder. Questions & Answers
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تعميم الإبعاد على دول مجلس التعاون الخليجي
س: السلام عليكم، صدر ضدي إبعاد من الإمارات سنة ٢٠١٤. إبعادي قضائي بجنحة تحسين المعصية. الآن حصلت على عقد عمل بالسعودية. هل أنا ممنوع من دخول السعودية أم أن الإبعاد محصور بدولة الإمارات؟ مع الشكر! Questions & Answers
UAE
How to claim your labour rights in case of termination for performance
Q: Hi, I was notified as terminated by my company on 04/Feb/2021 after 5 years. I have a limited contract under JAFZA. The reasons for termination as per the termination letter is due to my unaccepted management style. My termination came after raising a complaint against the management to the HQ for being discriminated against. As per the termination letter, the notice period is 2 months Garden Leave per the contract, 2 months termination compensation and my EOS. I filed a complaint against them to claim 3 months termination compensation instead of 2, my full bonus and the unused leave balance in lieu. Currently, I am in my home country after I have informed them. So my questions are, Is there any risk that my employer can report me as absconded? The court fees are calculated based on the total unpaid values, or only the additional values I am requesting? For the bonus, is it likely to be paid based on article 1 of the UAE labour law that defines the wage as whatsoever paid on a regular basis? Thanks, A. Questions & Answers
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How to make sure the case is cleared after settling the debt with the bank
Q: I am looking to return to Dubai on holiday in June 2021. I have recently cleared my outstanding debts with the bank and they have issued paperwork to say the civil case has been lifted. I would like to check that there is no travel ban attached to my passport before returning, just to be sure I will not be arrested. Questions & Answers
UAE