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Is a rent increase valid if the notification comes from an unlisted email address?

Q: Dear Lawyers, If the landlord`s property management company has sent a rent increase notification from an email address that does not match the one listed in the contract for the landlord, will this notification be considered valid for a rent increase?

How to resolve a dispute over a UAE document attestation suspected to be fake?

Q: Dear Lawyers, So, my brother is joining a new company, and they asked him to get the documents attested. He got the documents attested by an agency in Pakistan, but when he submitted them to UAE MOFA, they said the UAE stamp was fake. However, we called the UAE consulate in Pakistan, and they confirmed that the document did come to them, they have attested it, and have the details in their system. The UAE MOFA told him he will have a hearing in three working days. Is it just a suspicion that`s why they said it will go for lab testing, as the UAE consulate confirmed the stamp is from them via phone? What should we do?

How can I evict non-paying tenants after their cheque bounced?

Q: Dear Lawyers, I rented my apartment to a tenant. Before they moved in, they mentioned having a money issue and agreed to pay one month`s rent first. They said they would pay the deposit and the next month`s rent the following month. They also agreed to sign one open cheque for the deposit and one cheque for each month’s rent. In the one month they stayed, I received three notifications from the management team regarding violations of building rules, such as putting decorations on the door. At the end of the month, the cheque bounced due to signature issues, which implies that all the cheques cannot be deposited. I have tried to contact them, but they do not respond. I realize this could become a serious problem. What can I do now to reduce my loss and evict them? Thank you!

Can I enforce a Dubai court order for a bounced cheque in Ethiopia?

Q: Hi, I hold an execution file from Dubai Court for a bounced cheque. The debtor (defendant) fled the country to his home country, Ethiopia. What are some scenarios that can help with my case? For instance, is this execution order enforceable in Ethiopia? I’m unsure if the UAE has a judicial treaty with Ethiopia. Can someone advise, please? Regards,

التحديات القانونية المرتبطة بالعمل عن بُعد

تحول نظام "العمل عن بعد" في دولة الإمارات إلى صمام أمان يسهم في المحافظة على سلامة أفراد المجتمع وتمكينهم من أداء أعمالهم ومهامهم اليومية بكل يسر وسهولة. تطبق الإمارات لليوم الثالث على التوالي نظام "العمل عن بعد" على مستوى واسع النطاق وسط كفاءة ونجاح كبير في استمرارية الأعمال والخدمات على أعلى مستوى. ونجحت دولة الإمارات في بناء منظومة مرنة ومستقبلية لـ "العمل عن بعد"، لتصبح مثالا عالميا يحتذى في الكفاءة والفاعلية والجاهزية العالية لأية ظروف أومتغيرات.

What can I do if my company is pressuring me to sign an unfair new contract?

Q: Dear Lawyers, I joined a company in Dubai. According to the contract agreement given to me by the company, if I leave before the fixed contract period, I have to give two months` notice and pay a sum of 6000 dirhams. I agreed to this and continued to work under that agreement. However, the company has now introduced a new contract agreement, and all employees are under pressure to sign it. The new conditions state that no employee can take a similar job in the UAE and must agree to pay USD 3500 (AED 12600) upon leaving during the contract period. What actions can I take regarding the unfairness of this situation?

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I haven’t taken a visa or signed a contract with the company. Can I leave immediately?

Q: Dear Lawyers, I am working at a company, but I have my own visa. I want to leave this company because of my studies. It`s only been one month, and I haven’t taken a visa from the company, nor am I under their labor contract. Can I leave the company today?

Does the 25% salary seizure in a maintenance case include bonuses and allowances?

Q: Dear Lawyers, I won a maintenance case against my husband and initiated an execution case. I requested the Honorable Judge to write a letter to my husband`s employer, obliging them to seize 25% of my husband`s salary. The judge agreed. Q1: Does the seizure include 25% of my husband`s allowances, bonuses, and commissions, or only 25% of his basic salary? Q2: The judge issued a letter, and I received a copy by email. Does the court also send the letter directly to my husband`s employer, or am I supposed to forward it to them?

Can an employer impose a ban on an employee terminated for taking company products?

Q: Dear Lawyers, How can an employer impose an employment ban or travel ban on an employee who was terminated with immediate effect for taking company products for personal use? Does the law allow such a ban?

Can my sister get a digital copy of her UAE POA without traveling to Dubai?

Q: Hi, My sister, who is not a resident of the UAE, gave POA to two people via online meetings with the court. She submitted her passport as the only document since she doesn’t have a UAE ID card. She now needs a copy of her POA and has the application number from the online meeting. Is there a way for her to get a digital copy of her POA without traveling to Dubai?

Must I attend my hearing after objecting to a judgment made in my absence?

Q: Good afternoon, I have a case in Abu Dhabi prosecution and I filed an objection because the judgment was made in my absence. I see their response now, telling me: "The session to consider my opposition has been set for tomorrow at 8:30." I would like to know if I should be present. Can someone help me?

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How long does Dubai Prosecution take to investigate a narcotics case?

Q: Dear Lawyers, I am sharing a scenario where I would like to understand the investigation period and time. There was a narcotics case under investigation in Sharjah for 4.5 months, after which the Sharjah Public Prosecution transferred the case to Dubai Prosecution. It has been 1 month since the case was transferred to Dubai Public Prosecution. Do you have any idea or estimate of the time they need in Dubai for the investigation? Is there a way to meet a prosecutor directly and speak to them?

معلومات وثقافة قانونية متنوعة حول أسئلة شائعة

نقدم في هذه القطعة بعض الإجابات المبسطة للقراء حول أسئلة قانونية شائعة. فهناك أسئلة كثيرة تساور ذهن الناس بخصوص موضوع قانوني مستجد أو مثير للجدل، ولكن لا تستدعي استشارة محامٍ وتكبد تكاليف أتعابه.

Are WhatsApp messages and bank receipts valid evidence against a scammer friend?

Q: Hello! I got scammed by my friend. She asked me to give her money, promising to return it, but when I asked for my money, she refused to give it back. There’s no contact between us except for WhatsApp messages, and I transferred the money to her via bank (I have the bank receipts). A few days later, I discovered that she scams many people like this, including her colleagues. She claims that she’s broke but uses this money in stock trading. Everyone is afraid to come forward because they don’t want to spend money on a case they believe they will never win. People around me told me that without a written agreement, I can’t go to court because I will definitely lose. They said, “You don’t have any solid evidence.” However, I have WhatsApp messages and know three people whom she scammed and took thousands from. What do you advise me to do? Should I go to court, or should I let it go because I’ll never win?

How do I file a complaint against an airline company agent using inappropriate language?

Q: Hello, I would like to know how to file a complaint against an airline company, as one of their customer service agents used the F word during a call (whispering). This is alarming, and I want to proceed with filing a complaint.

تأثير التكنولوجيا على الخصوصية والبيانات الشخصية: نظرة قانونية

في 28 نوفمبر 2021، أصدر مجلس الوزراء الإماراتي المرسوم بقانون اتحادي رقم 45 لسنة 2021 – قانون حماية البيانات الشخصية (PDPL). وقد دخل قانون حماية البيانات حيز التنفيذ في 2 يناير 2022 وينطبق على معالجة البيانات الشخصية بوسائل آلية كليًا أو جزئيًا، أو أي وسيلة أخرى، بواسطة أي مراقب معالج بيانات داخل دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة مسؤول عن معالجة البيانات الشخصية للمقيمين في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة الموجودين داخل أو دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة أو خارجها.

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