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Filing a case against the tenant for failing to pay the rent

Q: I`m the owner of one apartment in Dubai and it`s rented. The tenant is not paying the rent for one year. I want to know how to evict the tenant and recover my rent debt (AED 40000).

Travel ban for the non-payment of FEWA bill

Q: I have been told that I have a travel ban from a real estate firm in Ras al Khaimah for a pending FEWA payment which was below AED 8000. My question is, can my wife and kid travel to India as they have an emergency to go this month? I am thinking to close this payment by arranging money from India and deposit it here in my bank which is possible only if my family can go there. Please help me out. Thank you

Bank settlement of unpaid debts to get a clearance

Q: I had two loans in Dubai and left a few years ago (2015). I wrote a cheque to the banks when I applied for the loan (but it was not written in bad faith) as I was paying my instalments for more than three years. I was contacted by a collection company and tried to structure a deal with them but it did not work. Since 2015 till now, I don`t have a permanent job and very difficult to pay back or even to hire a lawyer. Now, I am planning to immigrate and not sure how these records would show (civil/ criminal). Is there any way to overcome this situation?

Settlement of a bounced cheque case paid for rent

Q: I had to evacuate the apartment due to a case filed by my landlord in RDC in March 2018 on unpaid rent of AED 30,000. The keys were handed over to RDC. I am going through severe financial issues and it is very difficult for me to arrange the said amount. The landlord has also filed a case of bounced cheque. What remedies do I have as my financial situation is quite stressed to get rid of this case?

Knowing the reasons for rejecting a UAE employment visa

Q: Dear Sir, My cousin has applied for a UAE visa for a job. The employer has advised his visa has been rejected thrice. He never travelled to the UAE before. What can be the reason for the visa rejection?

Bounced cheque clearance after paying the amount

Q: Can the bounced cheque case be dismissed by the claimant if the amount was paid, without visiting the police station by the guilty party? The amount was AED 8600.

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الخطوات القانونية لإثبات نسب الإبن لوالده

س: كيف يمكنني أن أرفع دعوى قضائية على شخص لإثبات نسب ابنه بعد مرور 18 سنة؟ المشكلة أن الأب الأصلي بريطاني الجنسية ويتواجد في بريطانيا، و يرفض التواصل معنا (جميع الأدلة موجودة على أن الزواج صحيح وعلى أنه ابنه). ماذا أفعل أرجوكم؟

Consequences of resigning during probation period

Q: I am in a Skill Category 1 corporate role in Dubai, on a 2-year limited contract. My probation period is 6 months. If I want to leave my current role WITHIN the 6-month probation period for another role at a different organization (similar role, but more pay, better/larger organization, better future prospects). What will be the consequences with my current employer`s side or from the UAE government? Also, how much notice would I have to give? And is there a possibility of a ban of any sort? My current employer has paid for my relocation from abroad and also all my visa expenses.

Initiating legal action for dental malpractice and negligence

Q: Hi, In June 2016, I had too much pain in my tooth and I went to a renowned hospital in Abu Dhabi and did the root canal treatment. After the treatment, I had pain several times in the same area but last week I again had too much pain and it`s unbearable. So I went and checked with another dentist in another hospital. And after the X-ray, we found out that the last RCT that was done in June 2016 was very bad. There was a broken instrument in my tooth and because of that I have a serious infection and I need to go for dental extraction and dental implant afterwards. It`s a case of medical negligence and I would like to file a case. Can you please advise me what would be better for me? Thanks and waiting for your kind reply.

Forcing the employee to accept a reduced salary

Q: My previous employer is a private company and I worked with them for 1 year and a half on an unlimited contract. My previous employer has forced on me a salary reduction which I didn`t agree to and no letter was signed. Due to not agreeing to this salary reduction, I was forced to transfer almost half of my combined salary from months of Feb 2018 to June 2018 or else lose my job. Afraid to lose my job and under this threat I had to transfer almost half of my salary to the employer. I want to claim back all the salary that was wrongfully taken from me. I have bank statement proof that showed the amount that was transferred from my account to the employer in July 2018, and starting July 2018 payroll I was getting the reduced salary. I also have my previous labour contract that states my monthly salary. 1- What are my options? 2- Would I be able to claim all the deducted salary if I provide the court with the evidence?

Maintenance and other entitlements and rights of the wife

Q: What is a housewife entitled to? I have been married for almost 8 years. I am on husband residence visa. My husband is not allowing me to work. I tried many times to convince him and he disagrees. However, he is not providing me with any money. He just pays the house, bills and food. I can`t remember when he gave me one dirham for my personal things. My whole life is in the house as I have no money to go out. I was curious what can I do in this case? Is this normal as a Muslim wife to not be entitled to anything? Thank you in advance.

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شرط الإقامة للأجنبي الذي يرغب بالزواج من إماراتية

س: هل زواج الإماراتيه من أجنبي يوجب على الأجنبي أن تكون لديه إقامة في دولة الإمارات ليتم العقد أم لا؟

التأكُّد من وجود إبعاد ومعرفة مدته وكيفية التصرُّف تجاهه

س: السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته، كنت فى الإمارات منذ 5 سنوات وصدر ضدي إبعاد ولكن لا أعرف مدته، حيث تقدم كفيلي ببلاغ ضدي بسبب العمل لدى كفيل آخر. عدت إلى مصر بعد أن سُجنت لمدة شهرين وصدر ضدي إبعاد، ومنذ 3 أشهر تقدمت للحصول على زيارة ورُفضت. ما الحل؟ أريد أن أعرف مدة الإبعاد؟ وهل هو قائم بالفعل أم لا؟ أرجو الإفادة!

الفرق بين الإبعاد الإداري والإبعاد القضائي

س: هل الإبعاد الإداري أصعب أم الإبعاد القضائي؟ وهل يمكن الاستئناف بالحكم؟

Procedures for receiving passport from the court

Q: My company PRO consulted somebody for permission to run the plant on a generator set. The person he consulted brought permission from the municipality. I showed the document to SEWA people to allow us to run the plant on the generator, which they denied. I reported the same to the municipality where they found that the document was forged. The municipality reported the case to the police. I have submitted the statement and given all the details of the persons involved in that. The police called later and asked me to report to the police station in Sharjah with my passport. There again they have taken my statement and passport. Currently, the culprits who were involved in making duplicate document are in jail and my passport is still with the court. Kindly guide me on how I can have my passport released from the court. Best regards.

الخوف من إفشاء موظفة لأسرار الشركة والحد من سيطرتها

س: سلام عليكم أخي الكريم، لدي استفسار صعب بعض الشيء بخصوص موظفة فلبينية على إقامة ولي أمرها، ولكنها كانت تعمل في شركة أبي لمدة ٤ سنوات، وعندي ورقة لا ممانعة من الأب. بسبب مرضها كنا نجدد إقامتها سنويًا على أبوها ونتكفل نحن بالتكاليف. المهم هذه البنت مجنونة، فقد صارت تحلم وتحب مدير الشركة وتذكر للموظفين أنها تحلم أن تصير بينهما علاقة. حاليًا أصبحت تتعمق في العمل لدرجة تجبر هذا المدير ألا يستغني عنها بأي شكل لتبقى بجانبه. هذا المدير يهمه عمله فقط ولديه عائلة وأطفال. كيف يمكننا الحد من تغلغل هذه السيدة؟ يخبرني المدير أن لديها أسرارًا هامة خاصة بالشركة من مجوهرات وزبائن وأمور تتعلق بالأمانة، وإذا خرجت من الشركة، فقد تضر بصالح العمل لأن إقامتها ليست على الشركة.

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