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Can the employee file a case against the employer after being terminated for restructuring?
Q: Can an employee file for a redundant leave if the position they hold in the company is being terminated because the company is restructuring? And for how long can one apply for the leave?
Aug 23, 2024
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How to change the lease contract for an entity that changed from sole establishment to LLC?
Q: Good morning. Kindly help me out with the below query: If a sole establishment is converted into an LLC, what would happen to the existing Lease Agreement with the Sole Establishment as the tenant? Thank you.
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Aug 23, 2024
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UAE
Does my release from the police mean the complainant dropped the case?
Q: Dear Lawyers, I was detained yesterday at Al Barsha Police Station regarding a complaint against me for theft. I was released this afternoon. The police told me I am released, but they didn`t give me any paperwork. My relatives went to the police station, and they were informed that I am "clear" and released. I checked the Dubai app with my case number, and there is no judgment date, session number, or prosecution date. Does this mean the complainant dropped the case and the travel ban is lifted?
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Aug 23, 2024
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UAE
Does being released from police custody mean the case is closed?
Q: Dear Lawyers, If the police release me after 3 months in custody, saying I am free now, does that mean the case is closed?+3
Aug 23, 2024
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UAE
Can my husband cancel the visas for me and my daughter as his dependents?
Q: Greetings, My husband works in Abu Dhabi but we live in Dubai. My daughter and I are dependent on his work visa. He has quite a temper and he threatened to cut both our residence/dependent visas. Is this possible and enforceable?Aug 23, 2024
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UAE
How can I enforce a visitation order if my ex-wife does not let me see my child?
Q: Dear Lawyers, What can I do if my ex-wife is not allowing me to see my 8-year-old child as per the visitation order? There is an execution case for visitation, but my son refuses to come or see me because my ex-wife coerced him into not liking me.+1
Aug 23, 2024
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UAE
Are there new laws on security cheques and their encashment or use in civil cases?
Q: Hi, Is there any new law regarding security cheques given to banks, where they cannot be encashed or cannot be used to file a civil case?Aug 23, 2024
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UAE
Obtaining a copy of the partnership agreement and canceling a blocked partner visa
Q: Good day, I would like to know where I can get a copy of the partnership agreement, as the acting partner/manager has not provided us with one. He has all the access. Additionally, how can I cancel my partner visa? I hold a 49% share, another lady also holds 49%, and the acting partner/manager holds 2%. The trade license expired three years ago, in 2022. I went to Amer, and they said they can’t cancel the card because it is blocked. My grace period already finished on August 18, 2024, and I have incurred fines. I met with a local agent, and she asked for 3000 AED from each of us two partners to cancel the visa. As of now, I only want to cancel my visa and work peacefully for the company. Thank you!Aug 23, 2024
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UAE
Is the employee required to follow the end date on the labor contract or labor card?
Q: My employer insists I must follow the date on my UAE labor card and work an extra month after the labor card date before I stop working. Please, I wish to know if an employee is supposed to follow the UAE labor contract or UAE labor card to stop working when the contract is finished.Aug 23, 2024
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UAE
Can the landlord freeze my bank account after a judge approved my payment plan?
Q: Hi, I have a rental case in Sharjah, and I appealed for a 30% down payment and 6 installments. The Honorable Judge approved my request, and I have a copy of the order. However, at the same time, the landlord approached the court and obtained another order to seize my bank accounts. My bank account is now frozen, and I can`t receive my salary. Is this proper procedure? Is it possible for two orders to be passed in a single case? Can I request the landlord to withdraw the bank account freeze because I need to honor the 30% down payment judgment? Kindly help with a solution.Aug 22, 2024
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UAE
Can I file a case against my husband for maintenance and attend it online?
Q: Dear Lawyers, Can I file a case against my husband for maintenance and attend it online since I no longer reside in Dubai?Aug 22, 2024
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UAE
Does signing a new contract after receiving an eviction notice make it invalid?
Q: Dear Lawyers, My landlord issued an eviction notice dated 31st July 2023, stating that I should vacate the property by 31st July 2024. However, on the same day, the agency acting on behalf of the landlord sent an email saying the landlord agreed to sign a new contract with a 5% increase. On 2nd August 2023, I signed a new contract, which is valid from 14th November 2023 to 13th November 2024. It was signed by the landlord, and Ejari was issued until 13th November 2024. Now I want to renew the current contract, but the agency is saying there is an eviction, and I need to vacate the property. My understanding is that I signed a new contract after the eviction notice, and therefore, the eviction is no longer valid. Am I entitled to renew the current contract, or do I need to comply with the eviction and leave the property?
Aug 21, 2024
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UAE
What are the requirements, procedures, and costs to lift a medical ban?
Q: Dear Lawyers, What are the requirements and procedures to lift a ban due to medical reasons? My spouse was deported last year due to a scar found on his lungs during an X-ray. Also, what is the estimated cost for processing this?
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Aug 21, 2024
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UAE
Requesting an employee to provide a new offer letter to release their passport
Q: Hello, My employer is unwilling to return my passport, saying he needs a new offer letter from a different company to release it. Could you please advise what action can be taken to address this?
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Aug 21, 2024
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UAE
Can a landlord enforce a higher rental increase if the initial notice had a wrong percentage?
Q: Hello, I`d like to ask: What if a landlord mistakenly mentioned the wrong increase percentage when sending the 90-day renewal notice to their tenant? The correct percentage should be higher according to the RERA Rental Index Calculator and the tenant is now refusing to accept this additional increase. Can the landlord still fight for it if the tenant insists on renewing through the DLD instead?+1
Aug 21, 2024
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UAE
Is it legal to give a 10% deposit cheque to an agent before signing Form F?
Q: Hello, I`m about to buy a property in Dubai on the secondary market and have some questions. The agent sent me a link to the Real Estate Brokerage Contract with the following note: A 10% deposit cheque will be given to our agency under the seller`s name for the XX apartment. It is non-transferable without consent from both parties and will be returned only by judicial order in case of a dispute. Is it legal to hand over a physical deposit cheque to the agent under the owner’s name before signing Form F, with the mentioned note? If I give this cheque before signing Form F, will I get it back if I change my mind? My rights are not protected here if the owner changes his mind before signing Form F. I tried to verify the title deed ownership on the DLD site, but it shows "Records not found." The agent said this happens sometimes because the owner didn`t update their details two years ago when they bought the property, and everything will be validated at the trustee office. Is this correct, or should I insist on updating the details to see validation on the DLD site?Aug 21, 2024
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