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تعنُّت الشركة وعدم إرسال مكافأة نهاية الخدمة إلى موظفة في بلدها

س: السلام عليكم، قدمت استقالتي من خارج الدولة نظرًا لعدم قدرتي على الرجوع بعد وفاة والدتي وإجرائي جراحة. منذ شهر وأنا أطالب شركتي بمكافأة نهاية الخدمة؛ مرة يخبروني أنهم سيخصمون مديونية مستحقات زوجي من مستحقاتي، وإذا لم أوافق، فلن آخذ مستحقاتي، علمًا بأننا كنا نعمل في نفس الشركة. ومرة أخرى يخبروني أنهم لن يستطيعوا دفع المبلغ نقدًا، ومرة لن يستطيعوا تحويل مستحقاتي إلى حسابي البنكي في دولتي، ومرة لن يستطيعوا تحويل المبلغ إلى حسابي في الدولة. علمًا بأنني أخبرتهم أني فقدت كارت الفيزا الخاص بي، فيتعنتوا بأنهم سيحولون إلى هذا الحساب فقط وأنا أريد مستحقاتي على حسابي البنكي بدولتي نظرًا لعدم إمكانية الرجوع لإصدار كارت آخر في الوقت الحالي. ما الحل؟ يجبروني على الإمضاء على ورقة استلام المستحقات وورقة إلغاء الإقامة. ماذا أفعل؟

Can I cancel the property purchase for delay if I do not have an SPA?

Q: Hello, I have paid 50% on a project that is 3/4 years delayed. I heard they haven’t even registered the property yet, I haven’t received SPA or OQOOD. Can I cancel the contract and get a refund? Any way to get a refund at all? Or even a 50% refund? Thank you

Can I still claim back money lent to a friend with an expired cheque?

Q: I have lent money to my friend multiple times over the last year with cheques as a guarantee. Unfortunately, the cheque expired 2 days ago and he has not paid 90% of the money since he says he has no funds anymore. I have bank statements to prove the transfer to his account. I need your advice to see if I can raise a court case against him and what will the process be. Thanks

I signed a tenancy contract and the landlord failed to finish renovation on time. What can I do?

Q: Good day. I have signed a tenancy agreement via agent for the townhouse to rent in Abu Dhabi on 24 June with a start date of rental on 1st July. Repairs/Repaint works from the previous tenant were yet to be completed by the landlord and are confirmed by the agent that will be finished in a few days` time. I have paid a deposit, agency fees, and 1st payment for 6 months. I received keys on 2nd July and found the rented unit without any significant repairs/repaints done. I returned the keys of the property on the same day to the agent and asked to contact the owner to correct all deficiencies prior to moving. I`m concerned that nothing will be done to resolve this issue promptly (I understand that the key is still not collected from the agent by the landlord so works have not been started yet). What can I do in this situation? What is the process if I want to terminate the contract and receive my money back for the deposit and 1 payment (as well as agency payments)? Thank you RG

What can I do if my tenant refuses to evict property at the end of the eviction notice?

Q: I purchased a property in Dec 2021. Transfer was in Jan 2021. The previous owner issued a 12 month eviction notice, dated 28 Oct 2021. On transfer, I met the tenant to get a new signed tenancy contract in my name with the same terms and conditions as pervious over, which expires in 27 July. In T&C`s, if he wanted to renew he needs to give 90 days notice, which he failed. At which point, in May, I emailed him to explain, and that he should vacate in 28 July 2022, he confirmed he got the email. We plan to move into our home. In the 1st of July he told me he will not move and filed a case at RDC against me. This case was rejected today, as he uploaded falsified documents for the case. Pervious to the case, I did offer to let him extend to Aug 30, an extra 4 weeks. Now where so I stand? As I would like him to leave asap, shall I open a case against him?

How can I claim the compensation mentioned in the SPA for delay in handover?

Q: I bought a property recently, the transfer is done in my name. But the previous owner still didn`t hand over the apartment to me. In the contract, it is mentioned that if the seller is not able to hand over the apartment on transfer, he is liable to pay compensation for the days he didn`t hand over the apartment. How do I claim this compensation and how do I force the seller to hand over the apartment to me?

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Getting the money paid for buying an apartment refunded after waiting for years

Q: Hello, We bought an off-plan apartment in 2006 in Sports City Dubai. It was supposed to be finished 2 years later. We have paid all monies to date as requested but not the final one as we haven`t been asked for it. We have had no notification from the company MED based in the Red Residence in Sports City. Can you please help? We would at this stage now like to have all our money paid into this project refunded to us. It is ridiculous to be still waiting all these years later. We are now in our 70s and obviously like to know what the outcome would be. Yours faithfully,

إمكانية تقسيط مبلغ مستحق للزوجة بعد الطلاق رغم رفضها

س: السلام عليكم، لدي مطالبة مالية بشيك مرتجع بقيمة ٥٠٠ ألف للزوجة، وأيضًا نفقة بعد الطلاق تُقدّر بـ ٤٠٠ ألف. كيف أقدِّم طلب تقسيط مبلغ المطالبتين حيث أنني لا أملك المبلغ بالكامل وأستطيع دفع مقدمًا بنسبة ٥٠% من مجموع المبلغ المطلوب؟ هل سيوافق القاضي أم اصطدم برفض طليقتي للتقسيط في محاولة منها لدخولي السجن؟ أم أن القاضي يرفض دخولي السجن ويوافق على التقسيط؟ وما أقصى سنوات للتقسيط؟ القضايا في محاكم دبي.

Is it legal for the real estate agent to keep the commission despite cancellation of the project?

Q: Hi, I bought a property off-plan last year. The developer went bankrupt and the project was recently cancelled by RERA. We were refunded the deposit we paid. The estate agent that we used to purchase the place took commission (brokerage fee) of 40 000 dhs. They are now refusing to refund us, even though the project is cancelled. We never received an SPA or the house. The contract between us and the agency states end date is until transfer, that never happened. Is this legal?

How long should the eviction notice for personal use be served before eviction?

Q: Hi, I have sent an eviction notice to my tenant (as I plan to use the property for my own - 2BR in free zone Dubai) 4 months ago via Emirates Post registered email service (and I have got a digital certificate time stamped of receipt ). Is this accepted by the Dubai courts? My tenant is refusing to provide a tentative day to move out within the 12 months period from when I have sent the email, and says that according to RERA he will vacate the property only after 12 months since he received an ‘official notice of eviction’. The current tenancy contract expires in 2 months and I do not know what should I do if we do not reach an agreement. 1. Can I deny to sign a new contract upon expiration or I am obliged to do so, and if yes, for what period? 2. Should I send it through Notary Public or registered mail (courier with acknowledgment of receipt) a new eviction notice? That would mean that I acknowledge the previous one was void.

هل يعتبر البريد المُسجَّل حسب المادة 25 كافِ للإنذار بالإخلاء؟

س: السلام عليكم، هل يعتبر البريد المُسجَّل حسب المادة 25 كافِ للإنذار بالإخلاء؟ وهل يكفي تسليم الرسالة إلى أي شخص في مكان عمل المستأجِر؛ مثلاً الاستقبال؟ أم أن المستأجر يجب أن يوقع بنفسه على الاستلام؟

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What happens WPS system if my employer deposited less than my salary?

Q: Dear Madam, My salary is 5000 in WPS, but in June, my company deposited 1000 by mistake. Is there any chance to rectify or deposit the 5000 dirhams again?

Is the employee obliged to pay any compensation to the company in case of resignation?

Q: I would like to ask regarding the UAE labor law if the employee has to pay any compensation to the company after resigning. Because my employer is asking me to pay this amount. Please, I need answers and help as soon as possible.

I defaulted on my credit card and loan payment. How to check records before I come back?

Q: Hello, I had defaulted on my credit card and loan payment. It is now one year. I have got an opportunity in the UAE and I want to come back. What is the process I should follow? I am unable to settle all the debts immediately. Once I start working in UAE, I can afford to pay them. Please advise.

The policy for a service license with Investment in Commercial Enterprises activity

Q: If we have a Service License with the activity "Investment in Commercial Enterprises & Management", should we have AML/CFT policy and a compliance officer?

How can I settle the amount post-dated cheques with suppliers if I cannot pay due to losses?

Q: Hi, I had issued 3 PDC cheques worth AED 181,000 each and 4 PDC cheques worth 111,000 each to 2 different suppliers. I suffered some losses and hence was unable to pay. The company is in my wife`s name. I need some time to settle the debt but they don`t want to give me more time. How can I safeguard my company and family? Also is there any law where I can get time to restructure my company unit and then can get protection against all debt-related legal implications?

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