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The liability of a partner for loans after leaving the company
Q: Hi, I am a 50% partner in a company and now I am going to leave it. I removed my name from the license and the memorandum of agreement. The company has a previous loan from the bank. After leaving the company, am I still liable for the bank loans? Or shall I obtain an undertaking letter from my partner and our local sponsor? Legal dictionary
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Right of first refusal
A contractual right that gives the holder the option to enter a business transaction with the owner of something, according to specified terms, before the owner is entitled to enter into that transaction with a third party. It is similar to a call option. Questions & Answers
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Claiming compensation for mild concussion because of a vehicle crash
Q: Hello, I was being transferred to Dubai airport by an Emirati chauffeur who crashed into the back of another vehicle. I continued on with business flight to West Africa, but had double vision briefly, continuous headaches and stiffening of neck and back. Upon arrival, I asked to be seen by a company doctor who diagnosed me with a mild concussion and I was ordered to take bed rest which impacted my timetable. The headaches continued for 3 days, though I returned to my itinerary on the next day after an additional examination. Can you please tell me if I can claim compensation and what is the process? Questions & Answers
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مطالبة صاحب العمل بالرواتب المتأخرة وتكاليف الفيزا
س: السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته، أعمل نجارًا وقد اتفقت على أجر 120 فى اليوم، وحينما أتيت من بلدي، خُصِمت مني 8 آلاف درهم تكاليف الفيزا. بعد ذلك صار الأجر 80 درهم فى اليوم. العقد الرسمي 1300 في الصرافة وباقي الحساب بينه وبين الكفيل. حدثت بعد ذلك مشاكل مع الكفيل ولم أذهب إلى العمل لمدة شهرين ورفعت شكوى عمالية أطالب فيها بالأشهر غير المدفوعة وهم 6 أشهر وثمن الإقامة 8 آلاف درهم. هل ستحكم المحكمة بالرواتب؟ هل ستحكم لي المحكمة بتكاليف الفيزا؟ وما المدة التي تستغرقها المحكة؟ وهل يمكنني توكيل محامى؟ وما التكاليف؟ آسف على الإطالة! شكرًا! Questions & Answers
UAE
The possibility of delaying the delivery of an off-plan property for a year
Q: Does Dubai law have any regulation concerning the off-plan delay for one year? Can I cancel the contract? Questions & Answers
UAE
Paying the fine of a bounced cheque online without going to the court
Q: I have a travel ban due to a bounced cheque. Can I pay fine immediately without going to court after the launch of the online services? Kindly advise me or call me via phone. Questions & Answers
UAE
Filing a case against an employer because of payout reduction
Q: The company I work for was sold at a loss. The employer is saying that the employees need to accept a reduction in their payouts to share the burden. The employer is not based in the UAE. If I go to court and win, what can I do to ensure that the employer will pay if he is not based in the UAE and he says that he does not have money to pay? Questions & Answers
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Suing a seller for selling a defective car
Q: I bought a car on Tuesday at 10 pm, I paid 11000 AED in cash and 17500 AED via bank transfer. At 6.40 am the next day, the car`s engine failed within 10 mins of driving it. ADNOC car testing service in Mushrif said the car was misfiring. The garage had to replace 4 spark plugs & ignition coils. It costs 1500 AED. The car key doesn`t work either. The seller assured me he would fix it, but he didn`t. Electrical key shops said that the battery couldn`t be replaced because it is soldered shut and it would damage the whole key and only a dealership can sort this. The dealership told me that it is not possible to change the battery on this key and I would need a replacement instead. This costs 1500 AED. I put the 17500 bank transfer on hold pending the outcome of these situations. I contacted the seller to renegotiate the deal and he threatened me over the phone instead. What are my legal rights here? Should I file a civil case immediately or attempt to resolve the case with the seller directly? Questions & Answers
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Leaving work upon resignation before the end of notice period
Q: I am on a renewed limited contract and I submitted a resignation with 2 months notice period. Now, I can not render my 2 months notice period because the new company that I found can not wait for 2 months. Will this resignation that I gave still have an effect if I file a complaint to the labour that my salary is delayed for 1 month? Questions & Answers
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The procedures required for getting divorce in Adu Dhabi
Q: How can I go through divorce procedures according to the law in the emirate of Abu Dhabi? Please advise! Questions & Answers
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Vacating a property before the agreed date by the tenant
Q: I have rented my villa to an Emirati person. The contract was from Nov 2019 to Nov 2020, but she vacated the villa on Feb 2020. As per the contract "If the tenant wishes to terminate the contract prior to the expiration, the tenant must give two months written notice to the landlord and the landlord will charge the tenant 2 months rent from the date of vacating the property as a penalty". I had a Cheque dated 28/02/2020 and a cheque of security deposit. I presented both but they are bounced. What is the next step? Kindly advice! Questions & Answers
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Objecting to a cancellation letter from DLD and claiming refund
Q: Hi, I have booked a studio with a developer. I have paid around 195000 AED. It was mentioned in their marketing details and pre-development that the project will be ready by MAY 2019. The project is still not completed, and only 50% has been done as per DLD. The developer has always been asking for money, but how can we trust them when progress has been slow! Today, I received a letter from DLD on cancellation. Now how can I proceed to object and get the paid amount? I was reading somewhere that if a project is below 60% progress, we can get a refund? Please guide! Thanks Questions & Answers
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فتح الشركة بلاغ هروب ضد موظف رغم علمها بمكان إقامته
س: السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته، أستاذ محمد بخيت، لدي استفسار يتعلق ببلاغ هروب؛ حيث تقدمت بالاستقالة لشركة في دبي في شهر ٩ عام ٢٠١٩ وأعطتني الشركة مهلة لنهاية سنة ٢٠١٩ لتحويل إقامتي إلى كفيل آخر. لم أحصل على وظيفة ولم أستطع نقل الكفالة. قامت الشركة بفتح بلاغ هروب ضدي في شهر ٢ سنة ٢٠٢٠. كيف يمكنني إلغاء بلاغ الهروب؟ Questions & Answers
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Possibility of filing multiple cases for the same bounced cheque
Q: I was issued a travel ban due to non-payment of my loan when I lost my job. I was able to clear the ban after paying the fine in Dubai Courts. The collector called me and said that they will file another travel ban in a different emirate if I didn`t settle my debt. Is this possible? Can the cheque be used multiple times to file another ban? And if I have a travel ban in Abu Dhabi, wouldn`t I be able to travel even if I am in Dubai? Questions & Answers
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Settling a bank loan case to travel outside the country
Q: Hello good Sir and Ma`am, We have a police case and a travel ban. Is there any way to lift the travel ban so we can travel home and return back with my family? What is the best possible way/solution ease at least? I also want a loan from the main bank for the same bank put a low credit score for us to get money. We are in a tight position to settle. Like it`s forcing us to loan on loanshark banks with high interest. Please help. Thanks Questions & Answers
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