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Is the rental valuation certificate only valid for vacant properties?
Q: Hi, Is the rental valuation certificate only valid for vacant properties? My landlord says that RERA is not the standard and that the valuation certificate prevails. Questions & Answers
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I have a travel ban for a financial case at the police. Should I go to police to get more info?
Q: Hello. I have a travel ban in the UAE, and my lawyer has informed me that I have a financial case. However, obtaining all the details is currently challenging as my case is still at the police station, and we must wait for a few more weeks until it`s transferred to the prosecutor`s office. I`m confused about not getting my case details and the need to wait. Should I visit the police station myself?
Oct 27, 2023
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My tenant filed a case against me for the security deposit despite maintenance needed. What to do?
Q: I am the Landlord and the Tenant has filed a case in RDC. He left the property without maintenance - whitewashing, cleaning, pest control, etc. I failed to prove the condition of the house as it was not done by any legal authority. I don`t have the tenant`s signatures on the picture I took. I need to return the deposit money. As per the Tenancy contract, he agreed to do the maintenance. What shall I do to recover the maintenance money? Questions & Answers
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Dubai court orders me to pay civil case again after I already paid. What to do?
Q: Hi, I paid a civil case in full, had my travel ban removed, and exited the country. I recently received a notification from the Dubai court ordering me to pay the case again. I am not sure why this is happening, as I already paid the case. Questions & Answers
UAE
In case of property handover delay, on which basis is it recommended to file a compensation case?
Q: Hello. As per your practice, which option has a higher success rate in court cases related to apartment handover delay: - 1. Compensation based on the RERA index (loss of income from leasing an apartment), or - 2. Compensation based on actual rent you paid while waiting for your apartment to be handed over? Option 1 has a higher compensation amount but have doubts if it looks strong as proof. Questions & Answers
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Do RERA rules apply to hotel apartments?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I`m renting an unfurnished apartment in a building, which is classified as a hotel apartment. I have an Ejari certificate. The owner wants to increase the rent by 50%, from 105,000 AED to 155,000 AED. He says that hotel apartments don`t follow RERA rules and policies. He has obtained a rental valuation certificate with a value of 155,000 AED, even though the highest rent in this building is 130,000 AED. He keeps insisting that they can raise the rent as high as they want, without regard to RERA. Questions & Answers
UAE
Can I evict my tenant in one year to change the tiles in the whole house?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, Can I ask my tenant to vacate the premises in one year starting immediately to change the tiles in the whole house? The property has been rented since 2017 and needs a facelift. The current contract ends in February 2024, and we are looking to send a notice of rental increase before 90 days. However, we are sure that we want to make some changes around the house. These are not structural changes, but much-needed changes. What is the process and eligibility? Also, if RERA agrees, should we then renew the contract for 9 months, since the one-year notice would end in 9 months from February 2024?
Oct 27, 2023
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UAE
How to enforce a judge order issued a year ago to arrest my friend for money he borrowed?
Q: I had given a loan to a friend 3 years back. Now, I raised a case. The judge ordered an arrest warrant for him. It`s now a year, but unfortunately, he is not arrested, nor is he paying. I know for sure he is in Dubai. Is there a service that the police or concerned authorities actively search for him and arrest him in his home or workplace? Questions & Answers
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Dubai company not paying us, can we file a case with bounced cheques?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, We are a company located in Ras Al Khaimah. We have been working with a company in Dubai that is not paying us on time. The current balance due is 142K and we have all the necessary documents (invoices, balance sheet) with their stamp. Can we file a case against them? Note: We also have two pending cheques from their company, but it looks like they will bounce. Questions & Answers
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Clearing outstanding credit card dues at the airport when exiting the country
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, Can outstanding credit card dues of AED 6,000 be cleared at the airport when exiting the country? Questions & Answers
UAE
Employer ignoring return request after family emergency - can I work elsewhere?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I returned to my home country due to a family health emergency, with the consent of my employer after a prolonged debate. My Employment status is just two months old. I have been in continuous communication and have been asking to rejoin since October 8, 2023, but he says they do not need me and is ignoring my communication. My visa status is active. Can I return on my own ticket and work elsewhere until he finds out I am back? In the meantime, I can look for another job if he does not get ready. He is asking for a visa amount of 7200 to recall me, but without rejoining the company. Please suggest a way for me to return. Questions & Answers
UAE
Can a plaintiff request interest for the period of the court case?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, Can a plaintiff request interest for the period of the court case to be paid on top of the claim amount by the defendant? For example, if the claim amount is AED 100,000 and the court case lasts six months, may the losing party be ordered to pay interest for six months on AED 100,000 in addition to the claim amount? Questions & Answers
UAE
My ex-wife has put a travel ban and arrest warrant on me due to alimony owed. What to do?
Q: My ex-wife has put a travel ban and arrest warrant on me due to alimony owed. I pay every month but it`s not enough. What I want to know is whether the arrest expires after 1 year or this is forever. Also, will I be arrested in Saudi, Qatar, or any other GCC country? I currently live in Canada. Questions & Answers
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I have an execution case for cheque bounce and got the visa for a job I found. Can I come back?
Q: Hello, I currently have an execution case (status reserved) for a bounced cheque (less than 300K). I found a job in Dubai as I want to pay back my debts. My future employer applied for an employment visa and I received the approved visa from the authorities today. Does it mean that I can safely travel? Or I will be detained at the airport? I`m confused. Thank you. Questions & Answers
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My boss took my passport and issued credit cards under my name. What to do?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, My boss took my passport in the UAE and issued credit cards and a loan under my name without telling me. I need to travel overseas on a priority basis, but he is not returning my passport. I need expert advice, please! Questions & Answers
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