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I submitted an offer and deposit file to the RDC for rental increase but no response from landlord. What to do?

Q: Dear lawyers I submitted a file to the Dubai Land Department (RDC) through a trustee center regarding the rental increase by the landlord. I submitted the documents as per the trustee officer. Now I record the email that ‘the offer and deposit request has been rejected by the system as there has been no response from the respondent for 5 days. What do I do next? Is there any fault on my side? Kindly advise.

Can I re-rent to my evicted tenant at current market rates?

Q: Dear Lawyers, Can I invite my evicted tenant with the current market rental rates, or am I legally obligated to offer the same rates as the previous tenancy? I have a copy of the tenancy agreement for another apartment in my building, and the rates have increased by 15-20% since the eviction of my last tenant. The reason mentioned for the eviction was that I would be keeping the apartment for myself.

What does "reserved" mean in the final stage of a bounced cheque case?

Q: Good day, everyone! I am in the final stage of my bounced cheque case. The person who owes me has submitted a very unreasonable and unjust payment settlement proposal within 30 months, which I will, of course, reject. The decision states: "نصرح وفق الإجراءات المتبعة". Translation: "We declare in accordance with established procedures." The case status shows as "RESERVED". Can someone elaborate on this?

I renewed my tenancy contract in Dubai but Ejari is yet to be renewed.

Q: Hello, I renewed my tenancy contract in Dubai but Ejari is yet to be renewed. I want to early terminate the contract. The notice period is not mentioned in the contract but the addendum has a clause of 2 months penalty without mentioning any notice period. What does the RERA Law stipulate regarding tenant notice period? Can I avoid the 2-month penalty if I give a notice period as per RERA Law? Thank you

When can I file an eviction case after serving a legal notice for an apartment sale?

Q: Dear Lawyers, A legal notice was issued on 20 Dec 2023 (apartment sale). It was served to the tenant on 20 Jan 2024. When is the appropriate time to file a case?

Can the supplier refuse to pay the VAT on a referral fee invoice and ask me to bear it?

Q: Last year I set up a Dubai mainland sole proprietorship company dedicated to interior design. One of the material suppliers I have specified (tiles) for a project agreed to pay me a referral fee of 10% of the end client order. Now I have invoiced them that 10% + VAT, however, they don`t want to pay the VAT. They suggest I deduct it from my own 10% if I am keen to produce a tax invoice featuring VAT. Is this request legal?

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Can I upgrade and gift an apartment to my husband after evicting a tenant?

Q: Hello, I purchased a property last year that was already rented. I then issued the tenant an official notarized eviction notice of one year. The tenant has now vacated the apartment. I plan to upgrade the apartment and gift it to my husband. Will the former tenant have any legal rights against me if I proceed? The apartment was listed for sale, but we haven’t received a reasonable offer, so we decided to refurbish it. Please advise. Thanks!

How can I remove my ex-partner from the title deed after removing her from the mortgage?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I have a property that was originally joint mortgaged by me and my soon-to-be ex-partner. I have removed her from the mortgage and now need to remove her from the title deed. I have attempted the process with the DLD but have not made much progress and am seeking advice.

How can I pay my portion of a joint fine when I can’t reach the other parties?

Q: Dear Lawyers, In a case where multiple people are involved and a fine is issued jointly, but there is no way to contact the other parties to resolve it, how can I pay the fine for only myself?

My visa has been cancelled without paying my gratuity. How to claim it?

Q: My visa has been canceled without paying my gratuity. HR informed me the cheque is currently with the appropriate authority for signature, and once it gets signed they will inform me, Now, they are holding my dues and saying once funds are arranged, they will inform me. In need of advice.

Can I sue a debt collection agent for defamation due to a bank debt?

Q: Dear Team, I am reaching out for legal assistance regarding a serious privacy violation and defamation incident caused by a debt collection agent. The agent shared my photo and personal financial details with third parties, including local leaders and members of my community in India, causing significant damage to my reputation and that of my family. They state that I am on a huge bank debt and it’s going to legal case now, which has led to humiliation and mental distress for my family and me. Key details: 1. Debt Amount: 8,000 AED 2. Evidence: Screenshots, voice notes, and phone numbers of the individuals involved in sharing my information. 3. Outcome: Loss of reputation in my home city and even within my wife’s family because there was a rumor that I am in jail I want to pursue legal action to hold the responsible parties accountable for their unlawful actions. Kindly let me know how I can proceed.

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Is it legal to transfer a customer’s funds directly to a leasing company instead of refunding them?

Q: Dear Lawyers, A customer deposited cash with the company in order to purchase a vehicle. Now, the customer wishes to transfer the same funds to a leasing company for the purchase of a car. As a result, the car dealer company will sell the car to the car leasing company, which will then deal with the customer. What is the legality of transferring funds to the leasing company on behalf of the customer instead of returning the funds to the customer and having him deposit the funds with the leasing company?

Is it too late to settle a cheque execution case filed 8 months ago?

Q: Hello, Recently, I found out that a cheque execution case has been filed under my name, and a judgment has already been passed to pay the full amount. The case was filed 8 months ago. Am I too late to settle this? Will I face jail time as punishment even if I settle the amount? I look forward to your response!

Can the landlord ask for two months penalty if I break the contract before signing Ejari?

Q: After having signed the rental contract and handed the cheques, I communicated to the landlord that I no longer wanted to start the rental. I did so with more than a week`s notice before the rental start date. No Ejari has been signed. The landlord is now asking me to pay a 2-month penalty. is this legal?

I signed an MOU to purchase a property and paid the amount but the seller didn't provide NOC. What to do?

Q: I decided to purchase a penthouse in Abu Dhabi. I signed an MOU with the seller through a broker. The seller had a mortgage obligation with the bank. The mortgage amount was slightly higher than the transaction amount. According to the terms of the MOU, I paid off the seller’s mortgage to the bank, covering the purchase amount, while the seller paid the remaining balance. Sometime after my payment, the broker sent me a Mortgage Release document confirming that the penthouse no longer had any encumbrances. Next, the seller was supposed to obtain the NOC, after which we would go to the municipality to transfer the title. However, the seller has not obtained the NOC! According to the broker, the seller is disputing the amount assigned to him for payment by the management company and seemingly intends to sue the company. It has already been three months since my payment! The broker says that the seller is willing to sign a court document that would ensure my guarantees. Is this true?

Can I get a Dubai Police Clearance Certificate with an unsettled fine in Abu Dhabi?

Q: Hello, I have an unsettled fine on my Emirates ID for crossing the road without using a pedestrian crossing, amounting to 260 AED in Abu Dhabi. Can I obtain a Dubai Police Clearance Certificate?

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