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I gave a brand expensive watch to agent for service and they changed delivery and fees. What can I do?

Q: Dear. I gave a brand and expensive watch to an agent for service. Only `normal service` at the beginning of 2024. They gave me an estimate and completion time and on this basis, I agreed. Later, they changed the price for service and time for completion many times without my agreement, I told them this was not acceptable because I already agreed and given my watch. Until now, my watch is not done and they have not replied to me with an update or anything. I have already reported this to consumer protection in Dubai. They already spoke to them but no use and told me I could try legal action if I wanted. I am confused and cannot believe a famous shop can do this with a business license and take valuables like this. Kindly give me an idea of what I can do. I have all communications in email and sms. Thank you.

Inquiry regarding visa renewal after penal conciliation and lifting ban

Q: Good evening dear lawyers, I hope this message finds you well. I had a case whereby someone claimed that I had stolen from him, which I hadn`t. Anyway, we ended up having a penal conciliation. Fast forward, my ban was lifted, and my question here is: will I be able to renew my visa in such a situation? Thanks in advance for your assistance.

I signed a contract as a freelancer with a company. Can they make me sign a non-compete clause in the contract?

Q: Hi, I have been appointed to work as a freelancer with a registered company in the UAE. The company strictly advised me not to work or engage with a third party during my probation for the first six (6) months period, as a way of submitting to their rules. It is instructive to highlight that I`m on my own visa. Do they have to reserve this right of non-compete clause in the contract? Please advise

Can I resign from a new job after just 5 days without submitting a resignation letter?

Q: Dear Sir, I just joined a company 5 days ago. I signed a standard job offer on plain paper. However, I do not understand the work and am planning to leave the company. Can anyone please suggest if I can easily leave this company, or do I need to submit a written resignation letter?

In case of resignation, does the notice period include the annual leave?

Q: An employee has 2.5 weeks of annual leave booked next month. She has now resigned. Does the notice period include the annual leave? If the annual leave was approved before the resignation, is she still legally allowed to take that leave?

How can a bank account and assets frozen over a bounced cheque be unfrozen?

Q: Good day, What is the exact process for unblocking or unfreezing a bank account and assets frozen by the courts due to a bounced cheque? Is a new signed agreement required between the plaintiff and the accused (the debtor)?

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Can I use someone else's account to issue a manager's cheque for a property purchase?

Q: Dear Experts, I am currently in the process of buying a property in Dubai. To arrange payment, I need to pay the seller via a manager`s cheque. I am not a UAE resident and am currently in Saudi Arabia. Can I transfer the money to my friend`s bank account in Abu Dhabi and use his account to produce the manager`s cheque in the seller`s name? Can I then present that cheque while completing the transfer by physically attending myself?

Is it legal for a company to cancel approved annual leave during the notice period?

Q: Hello, I resigned from a free zone company. I had booked two weeks of leave earlier, but when I resigned, they asked me to cancel the approved annual leave to serve the full 30 days in the office. I have been working with this company for over two years, and there is nothing in the contract about canceling leave during the notice period. Is that legal?

How can I find Sharjah labor case details online?

Q: Dear Lawyers, How can I find Sharjah labor case details online? Please suggest a website and steps to view the details online in Sharjah.

How to get the unpaid rent from the tenant and save time if he plans to file an appeal?

Q: Hi, I am looking for the following but due to financial constraints, we are low on budget as we have to pay EMI and Mollak for a flat where the tenant is not paying. 1- File the first instance case, in this, I need someone who knows Arabic and can be there with my relative who is the owner of the flat during the first hearing. 2- The opposing party will file an appeal so we have to get the period of appeal reduced by the judge and make it mandatory for the tenant to pay 50% of the rental amount till the time of appeal for filing an appeal. This is for the eviction of a non-paying tenant.

Can accompanying my cousin for a phone delivery that led to a theft case cause legal issues at work?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I was with my cousin, who owns a phone shop, to deliver a phone. When we reached the location, my cousin handed the phone to the buyer for inspection. The buyer grabbed the phone and ran away. We chased him, and I caught him. I called the police and filed a case. Now, I have received a message saying, "Your case has moved to prosecution." I am working for another company as an accountant. What is the process, and will there be any legal issues for me because I accompanied my cousin?

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How can an investor exit the UAE with unpaid Free Zone fines and limited funds?

Q: Dear Lawyers, I am an investor and have a fine exceeding 10k. I applied for an exit permit under the current amnesty, but it was not approved. I was advised to cancel the facility card. To do so, I need to cancel the license and pay the immigration card fine, which has been expired since September 2023. My company is a Free Zone company in Shams with three visas under the license. I am willing to return home with an exit permit. However, I don’t have enough money—only a small amount that is not sufficient to cover all the fines and visa cancellation fees. Free Zone costs are much higher than those in the mainland. Please advise on the best option I should follow to exit.

What are the procedures for an Indian Muslim man and woman to marry in the UAE?

Q: Hello, What are the procedures for an Indian Muslim man and woman to marry in the UAE, considering both are entering their second marriage? The man is a resident living in Abu Dhabi, while the woman is a resident of Fujairah but resides in Sharjah. How can they get married outside the court if the venue is potentially in Dubai or Sharjah?

If the offer letter is 90-day notice period and the MOL contract is 30 days, Which one is valid?

Q: Hi, I resigned recently from my job in Abu Dhabi. In my offer letter, they mentioned 90 days notice period but in my MOL contract, I signed for 30 days notice period. So my question is can I follow my MOL contract for 30 days? Is there any legal issue that will come?

Navigating Inheritance Law in the UAE: Comprehensive Guide for Legal Heirs

Inheritance matters can be intricate, especially in a jurisdiction like the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where local laws and international considerations intersect. Understanding the procedures to obtain a succession certificate or legal heir certificate is crucial for the rightful distribution of a deceased's assets.

Can I withhold a security deposit until the tenant confirms lease cancellation via email?

Q: Dear Lawyers, I have served an eviction notice to my tenant, and he vacated the property 2 months before the eviction`s maturity date, as the lease had expired. I now wish to return his security deposit following his eviction, with the request that the tenant confirms that the lease agreement is canceled. However, he is unwilling to confirm this via e-mail. Can I withhold the security deposit until he confirms via e-mail that he has officially vacated the apartment and that the lease is canceled with no future obligations between the landlord and tenant? Can I ask him to return?

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