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Q: Hi, I am out of my job. My end-of-service money got blocked since I still have a personal loan for 2 more years. I plan to find another job and I am not leaving the UAE. Also, my husband is working here for many years. How can I release my end-of-service money?

A tenant refuses rent increase and payment term changes: What to do?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I purchased a property in December 2022 and served the eviction notice on January 9, 2023. The current tenancy agreement is set to expire on June 30, 2023. I want to modify the payment terms for the new contract, effective from July 1, 2023, to January 8, 2024 (the end of the eviction notice), changing from 12 checks to 1 for the six-month period. Additionally, I intend to increase the rent by 20% as I believe the existing tenant is paying 60% less than the current market rate. The tenant refuses to accept these changes and wishes to renew the lease with no alterations. Where do I stand in this situation? RERA provides varying information each time I seek clarity.

هل يستطيع صاحب العمل أن يضر العامل إذا كان جواز السفر بحوزته؟

س: السلام عليكم، حصلت على عرض عمل براتب أكبر من الحالي وأرسلته للكفيل بالواتس وأحضرته معي بالشركة والكاميرات سجلت كل شيء. رفض توقيعه بالقبول أو الرفض وأخبرني أنه يريد نصف تكاليف الإقامة التي دفعها من قبل حيث دفعت أنا نصف تكاليف الإقامة فقط وهو دفع النصف الآخر. يحاول الآن إرضائي كي لا أتركه برفع راتبي الحالي، وقد أظهر لي سماحة في التعامل حتى فاتني عرض العمل الذي حصلت عليه. بعد أيام طلب مني الاحتفاظ بجواز السفر معه، فهل يستطيع إلحاق الضرر بي حين يكون معه جواز السفر الخاص بي أو يستطيع التعميم علي في أي وقت؟ الزملاء بالشركة يؤكدون أنه غدر بأكثر من شخص كان يعمل معهم عندما شعر منهم بالرغبة في ترك العمل والذهاب لغيره.

My UAE residency visa is active. Can I enter the UAE after 6 months?

Q: Sir, My UAE residency visa is active. Can I enter the UAE after 6 months?

How to check a job offer when the agency asks for money?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I have received an offer from a hospital in Dubai. The work permit and visa processing have been assigned to an agency that is demanding 1480/USD from me. What to do?

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Resolving housemaid passport and salary issues on contract termination

Q: Hello, Good day! I have been working as a housemaid for almost a year, since March 8, 2022. However, I already informed my employer on February 8, 2023, that I wish to terminate my contract because they are not giving me a day off and my working hours start at 7:30 am and end at 12 am or sometimes later. Additionally, they have been keeping my passport and visa, and have informed me that I need to pay for them. They have also withheld my salary until a new nanny is hired. Can you please advise me on whether I can directly approach the labor department to file a complaint? I am afraid to return home because I am worried that my employer might do something to harm me, and it is difficult for me to make calls while I am working as I am constantly taking care of the baby, and there is a camera in the room. I appreciate your help! Have a good day. Best Regards,

UAE labor case hearing: Docs and lawyer's importance?

Q: Hi, I have my first hearing for a labor case in 2 days. Do I need to submit any additional documents or files before the hearing? If so, what are the procedures? How important is it to submit a memorandum? Also, how important is a lawyer in this scenario? Are there any pro bono lawyers in the UAE?

How can I get my passport from the company I work for?

Q: How can I get my passport from the company I work for? They do not register me with the ministry of labor and I also cannot appeal a case against them because I am not registered with their company. What do I need to do? Please advise me. Thank you

Salary and passport hold by an employer: What to do?

Q: Good day, I resigned from my current employer within the probation period as I got another offer. Now my current employer has held my salary for 45 days stating it is visa cost. Also, they are not releasing my passport. Kindly suggest what can I do.

What are the consequences if a woman still married outside gets married in the UAE?

Q: I would like to inquire about getting married in the UAE (regardless of which Emirate). There is one couple planning to get married this March 2023. The groom is a Pakistani Muslim (divorcee) and the bride is Philipina Christian (legally married in the Philippines). The bride is saying that she has not filed the annulment yet in the Philippines, which means that she is still legally married. The bride is saying that there will be no Marriage Contract and the required documents are not yet needed. If they get married in Islamic law, is it legal? Is there any legal consequence if they still continue getting married? What actions are to be done if they still do so?

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Requesting evidence from the landlord that he is selling the property

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I agreed with my landlord to vacate his apartment because he wanted to sell the property. He provided me with one year`s notice from a notary public. My current contract ends on June 4th, 2023. However, the one-year notice period expires at the end of November 2023. I have two questions: - Can he increase the rent from June 4th, 2023 to November 2023? - How can I request evidence from the landlord that he is selling the property?

Can you travel if you have an active absconding case on your name?

Q: I am in Abu Dhabi and I have an absconding case in MOL but my visa is still valid, so can I travel to my country?

What to do with the tenant who refuses to evict after serving the 12 months notice properly?

Q: I bought a property in January 2022. I gave a 12 months` eviction letter through the notary under the major renovation clause. We are now 14 days before the eviction day and the tenant refuses to leave (the reason is that he needs 1 more month as he bought a property that is not handed over yet). I have already the contractor company booked to start the work. What are my rights in this case and how can I have the tenant leave on time?

I resigned without notice due to the non-payment of salaries. Can they claim compensation?

Q: Hi Sir, I have a question regarding my employer. I worked for over 9 years in a restaurant company here in Dubai. The problem was that I submitted an immediate resignation via email without the 30 days notice period. According to them, they will deduct my 1-month salary because of that. Is it okay to deduct my salary even though they`re the reason why the employees are resigning due to not giving the pending salaries? We have 8 pending salaries until now. Please help me with this matter, Sir.

What to do if the tenant refuses to receive the eviction notice sent to her?

Q: My tenant is not receiving the eviction notice and trying to delay the process of serving the notice from the Dubai court. She also makes excuses whenever I organize viewing for selling the apartment. How can this be handled?

Self-help

I lost my passport. How can I re-enter the UAE from India now after getting a new passport?

Can the bank freeze my end-of-service benefits even if I did not miss any payment?