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What to do when unpaid rent claimed by the landlord is double the actual amount?
Q: Hi, I have a case in Dubai Land Department about a rental dispute. This case was about AED 11359 earlier and now when I checked it became 24000, but anyhow, I had paid AED 6000 and now I have to pay 18000 in 3 instalments. But as I said earlier, this amount is too much and the other party and just made up this amount. I have paid already 18000 and I even have the proof of it, my bank statement and a receipt of 6000. I want your help if you can sort this out. Thanks. Questions & Answers
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Revoking a POA and issuing a new one to follow up on a case
Q: I am a Bahraini national and have a Dubai residence visa also (Emirates ID I mean). I have registered a case through one of my staff at Dubai police and was being updated on developments by this staff. However, he has resigned and is unreachable, and the Dubai police will update/pass information only to that person. Can I give someone else an authorization letter stating that he can represent me and my offices/properties and that the previous person no longer represents me? Please help me with your valuable advice! Questions & Answers
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Wrongful cheque bounce case after changing the owner of a company
Q: I had issued rental cheques meant to be replaced by a new manager/owner taking over my company and bank accounts later on (for which I remained a silent partner). the cheques were not replaced and were bounced by the landlord upon non-payment. I am no more the bank signatory or the manager on the trade license. But they have filed a criminal case in Dubai police against my name since I signed the cheques. The rental dispute case is against the current manager. How do I close my Dubai police case? And in the event of closure will I be liable to pay the rental dispute case too? Your reply will be highly appreciated. Questions & Answers
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The right to terminate a property SPA for project delay in delivery
Q: I purchased a property in March 2018 with a completion date of March 2020 with (60/40 payment plan). I have paid 60% of payments; however, the project is only 32% complete. The developer is giving reasons for the delay like: a) Fire Incident b) Covid 19 c) Main contractor safety violations In the current scenario, it looks impossible that he would be able to deliver even by March 2021. What are my legal rights against the developer and how I can be compensated for my investment? Questions & Answers
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Preparing Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy for a new startup
Q: Hello, We are a group of 4 currently working on our first business start-up in the UAE. Our business is basically a classifieds website that includes new features. We are currently in the web development stage. At the same time, we are getting all our documents ready in order to obtain a license in Dubai free zone. We are currently looking to prepare the website`s Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy. Do you provide such services? If so, what are the costs and documents required? In addition, what is the duration required to complete the drafting procedure? We look forward to hearing from you. Regards Questions & Answers
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Right of a partner to withdraw from partnership without fulfilling obligations
Q: Hi, We have created a business under LLC with a local partner. It`s been two months into preparations and approximately one month ago, the partner backed out of the agreement and requested her money back of investment. Since the date of this request, she has gone on to ignore us and prior to this request it led to every action of ours has been ignored. She accepted the terms of backing out and her payment via a post-dated cheque yet the partner has continued to ignore us yet again. Now my wife and children`s visa and health insurance rely on this and the current visa is due to run out. How do I confront this? Questions & Answers
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Closure of an LLC company while some shareholders are outside the UAE
Q: The query is regarding the closure or freezing of an LLC company registered in Dubai. The expert is required to get the job done while 2 out of 4 holders of 49% share are outside the UAE. Questions & Answers
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Responding to the DAFZA employment dept. to avoid a labor case by an employee
Q: Hi All, I am a London based owner of a Free Zone company. Due to corona pandemic, the manager handling the affairs of our Airport Free Zone company has gone to his home town and there is no business. An employee has approached the DAFZA employment dept, getting emails from them for non-payment of salary for the past 6-7 months. Since business is bleeding, we are unable to pay now and the employee is not able to settle amicably. How to respond to DAFZA? Questions & Answers
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Challenging a verdict issued while being outside the country
Q: An ex-partner has used security checks of mine and got a case verdict against me while I was outside the country. However, I have already paid more than half the amount a while ago. I am currently stuck outside the country and unable to get back to my business. The verdict against me was in my absence. I want to challenge that verdict. I may get a retrial or convert to a civil case instead. Is this possible? What are my options? Questions & Answers
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Does the employer have the right to hold half the salary of employee?
Q: I`m a housemaid. My employer cancelled me yesterday and he said he will not give me half of my salary because he wants me to exit. Now I`m still here in their house waiting for them to give me my passport and cancellation paper. What should I do about my salary? Please reply Questions & Answers
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How to find out if there are any cases blocking visa cancellation
Q: I am trying to cancel my visa application through DMCC free zone, however, the application as stated by DMCC was `returned by immigration as the applicant is still wanted by police. Please clear the case so we can proceed with the application`. The issue I am having here is that I don`t know why this is coming back from immigration as I have checked police cases online and there is nothing showing. I also checked on Dubai Prosecution website and cant find any case showing either. Does this mean I have a criminal case and warrant for my arrest that I can`t find online and don`t know about? I am very worried and concerned about this situation as I can`t find any information regarding any case. At the same time, my employer is filing an Absconding Case as they can`t cancel my visa and are now being charged overstay fees due to my passport not being stamped. This creates another issue as I have just been offered new employment in Dubai. What should I do and is it likely that I have a criminal case? Questions & Answers
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Time frame for the execution of a labour case judgment
Q: Hi Sir/Madam, I won the case against my employer in February 2020. After that, as the claim amount is AED 21,500/-, my employer filed an appeal against that judgment. However, on 17/11/2020, the court delivered the judgement and the appeal made by my employer was rejected and whatever appealed judgement was stood final. Now, what do I need to do for the payment follow up? Is it possible for my employer to appeal again against this order? How much time will it take to get the payment? Thanks so much in advance. Legal dictionary
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Evidence given by a witness who relates not what he knows personally but what others have told him, or what he has heard said by others. Questions & Answers
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The legal repercussions for an unmarried couple to live together in the UAE
Q: Hi, I would like to know if there would be any legal repercussions for an unmarried couple to live together in the UAE while one of them is battling a divorce case back in their home country? Questions & Answers
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هل يمكن إجبار البنك على القبول بتسوية لديون بطاقة ائتمانية؟
س: السلام عليكم إذا رفض بنك تسوية المستحقات كردت كارد (بطاقة ائتمانية) على شكل أقساط شهرية، هل يمكن تقديم شكوى ضد البنك مع أنه تم توضيح الأسباب؟ Questions & Answers
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