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What can I do to find out the whereabouts of my missing brother in the UAE?
Q: Dear Lawyers, What can I do to find out the whereabouts of my missing brother in the UAE? I stopped hearing from him in December 2023. Can anyone help me out?
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Oct 16, 2024
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What should I do about a message from the Forensic Department regarding a returned cheque?
Q: Dear Lawyers, I have a returned cheque, and I received a message from the Forensic Evidence Department to come and visit them or the police. What should I do about this?
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Oct 16, 2024
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Am I eligible for leave salary after one year of service if I resign with the required notice?
Q: Dear Lawyers, After completing one year of service, am I eligible for leave salary if I resign with the required notice period? What are my rights if the company does not pay or delays the cancellation of my visa, as I am joining another company?
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Oct 16, 2024
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I resigned before completing 1 year. Am I still eligible for leave salary and gratuity?
Q: Dear Lawyers, I resigned before completing 1 year, but with a 90-day notice, I completed 1 year and 27 days. Am I still eligible for leave salary and gratuity?Oct 15, 2024
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If I have a cheque returned in the UAE, can I get police clearance for new employment?
Q: Hi, If I have a cheque returned in the UAE, can I get police clearance for new employment?Oct 15, 2024
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UAE
Can we cancel a car purchase under a 14-day withdrawal right without paying for value loss?
Q: Dear Lawyers, We bought a new car at a dealership but changed our minds for various reasons. When we purchased it, we signed a 14-day right to withdraw, which we now want to exercise. The dealer claims that we have to reimburse them for the loss of value since they have to buy it back from us (we`ve had it for a week and driven approximately 20 km, basically just back from the dealer). We see this as canceling our contract, not a buy-back situation. Are we in the right, and what should we do?
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Oct 15, 2024
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UAE
Can I collect rent from a subtenant while evicting my non-paying tenant?
Q: Dear Lawyers, My non-paying tenant, whom I have served notice to, is openly subletting my flat without any fear of the law. I received a call from the subtenant that my tenant has temporarily disconnected his DEWA and is threatening him to move out, while the subtenant is willing to pay me cash and wants to stay there. My questions are: - Is it possible to benefit from the sublet rent while the eviction case is being filed? - Should I get an RDC inspection done first to prove subletting by my tenant, and then accept money from the subtenant without any agreement for the period until my case is resolved? The people involved are a complete mafia who know the laws very well and will not pay a dime despite a travel ban, etc. - How can I ask the current subtenant to stay so that these individuals don’t sublet it again, especially with the high season approaching? - Also, can a criminal complaint be filed?+5
Oct 15, 2024
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Switching the eviction reason to selling while intending to raise the rent. Can I renew at my current rate?
Q: Dear Lawyers, I have received an eviction notice from my landlord to vacate the property for his personal use. Then, in August 2024, he communicated with me via WhatsApp and email that he wants to sell the property. I met with him to find a solution, and he said that if I raise the rent, he will let me stay and renew. However, the price he is asking for is not justified, and according to the RERA index, no rent increase should be applied. To resolve this issue, I offered a 10% increase, but he refused. Am I eligible for renewal at the same rate I am currently paying?
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Oct 15, 2024
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Can an innocent person's name be dropped during the investigation before court referral?
Q: Hello Experts! Kindly assist with the below: In a penal case that is still at the investigation stage, if your statement was taken and they realized you are truly innocent, with your name included only by association, is there a chance that your name can be dropped before being referred to court? Or does the fact that they took your statement mean you must appear in court?
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Oct 15, 2024
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Can I reapply for a UAE tourist visa after rejection, and what should I change?
Q: Hello, I am a student studying in Switzerland, and I need to attend a conference in Abu Dhabi. I applied for a tourist visa but was rejected. Can I apply again, and what should I change to get the visa?+1
Oct 15, 2024
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What does it mean if my MOHRE complaint about my unpaid salary is closed?
Q: Hello, I filed a MOHRE complaint against my former boss for my September 2024 salary. It shows as closed on the MOHRE website. What does that mean? I am currently outside the UAE; can my former boss still pay me?+1
Oct 15, 2024
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UAE
Bounced Cheques in the UAE: What You Need to Know in 2024
In the UAE, cheque bounce is a very frequent problem faced by people during their span in the country. It is covered under the purview of Commercial Transactions Law, and legal implications/penalties can be financially severe and daunting for more “serious” offenses. Bounced cheque issues may arise in a variety of commercial transactions, including but not limited to, companies’ exchanges, bank loans, property rents or purchases, and individual transactions. Questions & Answers
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How can a wife file for khula when she is financially dependent on her husband?
Q: Dear Lawyers, How can a wife file for khula when she is financially dependent on her husband and has no funds to support it?+4
Oct 15, 2024
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Case status is "Deferred for Settlement" in a value-specific dispute. What does it mean?
Q: Dear Lawyers, I have registered a case in the Dubai Court for a value-specific dispute, but I have not received any notice from the court for a hearing. When checking the case status online, it says: "Deferred for Settlement." What does this mean, and what should I do next?+7
Oct 14, 2024
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Can a husband renew only his 6-year-old child's visa and refuse to renew his wife's visa?
Q: Dear Lawyers, Can a husband renew only his 6-year-old child`s visa and refuse to renew his wife`s visa? What happens in that case?
Oct 14, 2024
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Is it mandatory for a self-represented applicant to sign the memorandum of defense in a civil dispute?
Q: Dear Lawyers, Is it mandatory for a memorandum of defense to be signed by an applicant representing themselves without an attorney in a civil dispute in Dubai? If not, what are the potential consequences of submitting a memorandum of defense without a signature? Thank you!+2
Oct 14, 2024
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