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How to recover my money after my 2008 property purchase was canceled?
Q: Hi, I purchased a property in 2008 and have now discovered that it has been canceled. I have all the documents and payment records. Can you please help me recover it? If not, how can I recover my money? Thank you!
Sep 2, 2024
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Can schools collect the telephone numbers of their minor students?
Q: Dear Lawyers, Can schools collect the telephone numbers of their students (not parents, but the students` own telephone numbers, even if they are minors)?
Sep 2, 2024
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UAE
Can a landlord in Ras Al Khaimah increase the rent after just one year?
Q: Dear Lawyers, Can a landlord in Ras Al Khaimah increase the rent after just one year?
Sep 2, 2024
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UAE
Is it legal for building management to disconnect my DEWA over a missed rent payment?
Q: Dear Lawyers, I had to pay my rent by the 29th of last month as per building management, but my salary is always paid after the 2nd. When I asked them to be patient, they refused and instead disconnected my DEWA. It has been up to 24 hours now— is this legal?
Sep 2, 2024
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UAE
Can I apply for Amnesty 2024 with a bounced cheque and credit card debt?
Q: Hi, Amnesty 2024 has just started, and I really want to apply for it, but I have a company bounced cheque and personal credit card debt. Is there any solution to avail of the amnesty and legalize my status? If yes, what is the step-by-step procedure? Thank you to those who can enlighten me on this question, and God bless us all!
Sep 2, 2024
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UAE
How to speed up buyer’s bank account opening and claim security deposit if delayed?
Q: Dear Lawyers, I am selling an apartment in Dubai to a US-based buyer. The Form F was signed at the end of May and has been extended twice to allow the buyer to secure financing. They have received pre-approval and are now waiting for the final offer letter. To obtain the final offer letter, the buyers (husband and wife) need to travel to the UAE to open a bank account. Due to personal circumstances, they cannot travel together, which means the bank account will not be opened for at least another two weeks. The Form F is expiring in three days. What are my recourses as a seller to: a) force the buyer to expedite their travel plans to open the bank account, and b) claim their security deposit held by the agent if they do not expedite their travel? Additionally, if I file a claim for their security deposit, will I be blocked from selling my property to someone else until the claim is resolved?
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Sep 1, 2024
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UAE
Is it safe to pay a down payment for an off-plan property before they open an escrow account?
Q: Hi, I am looking to purchase an off-plan apartment in Dubai. The agent said that the developer wants a 10% reservation fee/down payment before the project is officially launched i.e. registered at the DLD. I have checked RERA and the project is not registered although the developer is licensed and I have been provided with their trade license. They say the project will be registered with the DLD shortly, but in the meantime they want me to pay the down payment directly to the developer using my credit card. I am assured that this is a normal process for pre-launch sales to guarantee me the unit that I want. Is this normal and safe? Should I insist that I wait until they have an escrow account?Aug 30, 2024
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What are the certifications and training required fordoing business in interior design?
Q: What are all the mandatory certifications and training required for the organization and also workers for the company doing business like Architectural and Interior Design, Fit-out, and Furniture Supply and Installation in UAE?Aug 30, 2024
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Can we stay until the contract ends despite management change and rent increase?
Q: Hello, Our building management is changing, and we have a contract with them until November 15, 2024. We have paid up to that month. On August 24, they messaged me on WhatsApp that they are changing management effective September 1, 2024. They only gave us a 7-day notice, which was not written but only communicated via WhatsApp. The new management is now saying that they will increase the rent to 70K, while our current rent is only 46K. This massive increase is too high, and the notice is too short. Do we have the right to stay in the property until our contract ends, even though the management is changing?
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Aug 30, 2024
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UAE
What are my rights if I got terminated without a fair reason?
Q: Hello, I recently got fired for "poor performance" 3 days after one of my co-workers resigned. I work in a small company that is comprised of 8 employees, the co-worker who resigned makes up for almost all the profit in the company, and also a month before that, we moved to a way cheaper business tower. 2 weeks before I got fired, I received a nice compliment from my boss so I didn`t see a reason for that. I also have statistics that show I boosted the company`s performance and received a lot of praise from different company branches. After I received my termination email, a week later my boss still gave me a project to work on. Also multiple times I get texted after working hours. I also once was going on a vacation and when I went there, I received information that my vacation would be unpaid. Even then I was still receiving text messages from my boss regarding work. There are a lot of things that happened that I will need to discuss, I could really use some advice.
Aug 30, 2024
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UAE Amnesty Scheme 2024: What You Need to Know
The UAE attracts a large population of expatriates from around the world for business or leisure. It occurs sometimes that those expatriates violate the rules of their visas and incur overstay fines which accumulate the longer they stay beyond their visa's expiry date. This may result in travel restrictions, banning violators from entering the UAE for a certain period or lifetime. The UAE authorities have now announced a two-month scheme for violators to rectify their situations. Questions & Answers
UAE
Can I apply for a residence visa after availing the amnesty program?
Q: Dear Lawyers, In case the person avails the amnesty facility and does not want to return to his home country, but wishes to stay in the UAE, can he apply for a residence visa?Aug 29, 2024
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Can I bail my husband out if I'm a visitor and provide my passport?
Q: Dear Lawyers, My husband is under investigation, and I want to get him bailed out from detention. However, I am a visitor. Can I get him bail by providing my passport?
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Aug 29, 2024
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UAE
My partner is hiding documents and emptying the bank account. What can I do?
Q: Dear Lawyers, I have a 49% share in a 2-year-old Dubai mainland LLC. We are two foreign owners, both managers. My partner, who is appointed as the main manager, is hiding all documents and keeps the bank account empty through ATM withdrawals, which prevents me from obtaining evidence or finding a buyer. A legal notice is likely to be ignored, and removing my partner would be a lengthy process. I have no concrete evidence of a breach of trust. What are my options? Thank you!+2
Aug 29, 2024
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UAE
Can I file my submission once a criminal case is reserved for judgment?
Q: Dear Lawyers, Can I file my submission once a criminal case is reserved for judgment?Aug 29, 2024
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UAE
Missed my turn at an appeal hearing—waiting for a text with a new date. What could this mean?
Q: Dear Lawyers, I had an appeal court hearing today, but I wasn’t called when it was my turn, along with a few others. They said those who weren’t called would receive a text message today with another date. What does this mean?Aug 29, 2024
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