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إخلاء مستأجر بحجة استعمالها الشخصي من المالك

س: السلام عليكم أختي تسكن في بيت مؤجر ولم يدفع زوجها كذا شهر للمالك مع تمهيد من المالك وفرصة لهم، أي السماح بالتأخير مع السداد عند القدرة ودفع الإيجار بما يكملون في البيت. إلا أن المالك يريد إخراج أختي المستأجرة لأن المالكة تريد أن تعيش في ذلك البيت وقد وكلت محامي لإخراجها. ما الإجراء الذي سيحدث بحق أختي وماذا عليها أن تفعل؟ مع خالص الشكر والاحترام

عقوبة الاعتداء الجسدي في مشاجرة

س: حدثت مشاجرة معي وضربني الشخص على وجهي بماسورة حديد. تقدمت بشكوى ضده ولكنه خرج بكفالة. ما العقوبة التي سينالها؟

الحكم المترتب على حيازة المقيم للمخدرات وتعاطيها

س: السلام عليكم، تم القبض على أخي بتهمة حيازة وتعاطي المخدرات. ما الحكم المترتب على هذا الأمر؟ علمًا بأنه يعيش في دبي وهو مقيم وليس مواطن.

Terminating the SPA of an off-plan property when the project is almost completed

Q: What is a probability to terminate an SPA with the developer in Dubai through the court if: 1. ACD was Q1 2017 + 12 m 2. Based on inspection of 02/2019, the project is complete over 93% 3. It is possible that the project may complete before or during the claim process but it is also possible that the project may be delayed further at least for months 4. According to the SPA, “the Seller shall not be considered to be in default or in breach of its obligations … to the extent that performance of such obligations is prevented … due to Third Party delays … or because of the time extension given to the Main Contractor by the Consultant Engineer .. for reason whatsoever”. Although it is likely that the delay has been caused by the Seller or due to reasons within its control (e.g, delaying payments to the Contractor), how can the Claimant access such evidence and does it matter given points 2-4?

How to file a case to get unpaid salaries from employer?

Q: Hi Sir/Madam I want to file a case against my company because I didn`t get my salary since 5 months ago. What do you give me suggestions? I already went to the labour court but nobody helped because of my 3-year visa.

Legal action against employer for forging signature to cancel visa

Q: My employer forged my signature to cancel my visa he charged me AED 4500. I reported it to labour. Can I go ahead to report to the police?

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Does paying the fine of a bounced cheque clear the case?

Q: Hi all, I have the following case. Criminal Misdemeanor - Cheque Bounce. Police Station: Bur Dubai - Jafiliya. Cheque amount: 110,000. I was told I can clear this by paying the court AED 10k. Can someone guide me on doing this on my own? The judgement is not passed. I`m in India currently. Please suggest.

The liability of posting artificial reviews as a digital marketing service

Q: Hi there, We`re based in Sharjah Media City Free Zone. Our question is: We are selling a digital marketing service. Our clients love it. We are writing artificial reviews and posting them as genuine user reviews. Some sellers have been sued in the USA. I wonder what the UAE legislation on this part is, and would we face the same risk? Thank you!

Termination of an off-plan unit for delay and failing to continue payments

Q: I had purchased a unit in an off-plan project in Dubai in 2018. I had paid 25% of the total amount. This property has been registered in DLD also on my name by the developer. I have not paid any further instalment because of my weak financial condition. On top of this, because of coronavirus spreading, I have lost my job as well. This project has also been delayed by one and a half year. Now the developer`s people are pressuring me to pay the balance otherwise they will inform the DLD and cancel the unit and forfeit my money. Can you suggest the way so that I can get refund of my money? I am really worried because I am a middle-class person and in deep financial crisis.

Checking for the status of a canceled project to get the money paid in escrow account

Q: Hi, We invested in a project which has been canceled for the last four years. Until now, we have not heard anything from the Dubai Courts although we registered our details with them. All the monies paid were into an escrow account. How can we chase this up further?

Filing an inheritance case to take over the property of the deceased mother

Q: My mother passed away last year and she had two daughters and a husband. She didn`t live in the UAE but owned a property in Sharjah. What documents do I require from my stepdad and sister? As both of them live in London. I got a POA for them as I am a UAE resident. Could someone please advise me on how I can take over ownership of the property? Thank you in advance!

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Termination of property SPA and claiming refund for handover delay

Q: I purchased an off-plan property studio in Mar` 2018 from a well-reputed builder in Dubai. The anticipated handover date was March` 2020. In Aug 2019, I received notice that there is a fire incident at the site. Same month Aug` 2019 I have cross-checked the project status on the Dubai Land Department website which shows only 23% of work has been completed. It was clearly understood that the project was running late & they were never in a position to complete on-time March` 2020 even if the fire incident would not have happened. In the month of handover Mar` 2020, we have received that due to force majeure the handover is delayed & the remaining monthly instalments are paused & will be taken on completion, paid 50% till now. As I understand from my contract, delivery can be pushed by up to 12 months, however, there is no mention of actual delay that can be taken on a note of force majeure. What are my options with the developer? My preference would be to terminate the contract and get my money back.

Recovering an amount of money from an exchange services company

Q: I have initiated a transfer of $150,000 in June 2020 through reputed exchange services in the UAE to my stockbroker in the USA, however, the transfer was rejected due to some administrative rule changes by the broker. It has now been over 2 months of continuous follow up with the exchange service company, yet my funds have not been returned, which is causing me obvious distress and considerable financial opportunity loss. I registered a complaint with the Central Bank, however, no feedback has been received to date!

The punishment of giving birth without marriage in Dubai

Q: If a woman gives birth here in Dubai without marriage, how many weeks or months will she stay in prison before being deported?

The consequences of defaulting on payment of flat installments in Ajman

Q: Hi, I bought a flat in Ajman in 2008 and paid 15%, then I defaulted on payment. The contracts say that if I defaulted, they can keep 30% of the paid amount. Can they sue me for the full amount? Can they go to Dubai courts while the contract says Ajman courts have the jurisdiction in case of a dispute?

Termination of apartments for delay and failing to continue installments

Q: Delayed property development and defaulted payments, Please help! 3 properties purchased in early 2016. 1 x 1 Bed (est AED 1 mil+, status 82% dev). 2 x 2 Bed (est AED 2 mil+, status 65% dev). The developer confirmed that after 50% was paid we would be eligible for a mortgage. In 2018 attempted to amend the developer`s errors made on the names on the contracts and sort the mortgage. After liaising with DLD, we were told the LD was

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