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What is the validity of a criminal case filed for a financial crime at Dubai police station?
Q: Dear Lawyers, What is the validity of a criminal case filed for a financial crime at Dubai police station? If there is validity, how can the same criminal case be extended?
Jul 3, 2024
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Can a tenant claim compensation if they leave early and I re-lease the apartment?
Q: Dear Lawyers, My Dubai tenant`s rental agreement is ending at the end of November 2024, and the completion of the 12-month legally served eviction notice (for reasons of personal use or sale) is at the end of March 2025. The tenant still has 9 months until the eviction notice date. However, the tenant has sent a notice stating that as per the above-mentioned eviction notice, he wants to vacate the property by giving one month`s notice, as per the tenancy agreement. I don`t have any problem with the tenant leaving as it is as per the tenancy agreement, but my question is, once the tenant leaves, can he still file a case and claim compensation if I lease the apartment to someone else within the next two years or not? Thanks in advance!
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Jul 2, 2024
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UAE
What are the consequences of working without a labor work permit?
Q: Dear Lawyers, What happens to the employer and employee if CID in Dubai takes up an employee working on his own visa with an NOC but working in a different company without a labor work permit? The company gave an NOC, but their trade license expired, and the new company can`t issue a labor permit because the NOC-giving company`s trade license is expired. Any advice or suggestions? Please help!Jul 2, 2024
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UAE
What if I can't cancel my student visa after leaving to my home country?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I was studying in the UAE and returned to my home country before my visa expired. I had paid all the fees for my academic year in advance, and there is still one month left until my student visa expires. I needed to return to my home country due to my injury. I am dropping out of college. Do I need to cancel the visa, and what are the consequences if I`m unable to cancel my student visa?
Jul 2, 2024
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UAE
How can I get a deposit refund after the seller refused to fix a faulty used car?
Q: Dear Lawyers, I agreed with a seller to buy a used car for which I paid a deposit, but the car failed an RTA inspection. The seller refused to fix the car and refund the money. After going back and forth, I agreed to pay part of the cost (300 Dhs) to save my deposit. We tried to transfer the car, but the office was closed, so it wasn`t done while I paid the balance amount as well. I took the car for a drive, and it became clear that the seller was lying. The car overheated after just 15 minutes. I immediately called him and paid for recovery to take the car to a garage of his choice. The mechanic said that either the head gasket is blown or the engine needs a replacement. I asked for a refund, but he refused. We went to the police station, where they tried to reason with him, but he refused to listen to them as well. The police eventually told me to file a case to claim my refund. I have proof of all the bank transfers and WhatsApp chats to back my claim.
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Jul 2, 2024
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UAE
Is it legal for my employer to withhold my salary until I leave the country or change status?
Q: Hello, I have given my notice, and my last day is July 24, but the employer is refusing to pay my salary; even the salary for June. Is this even legal? He claims I`ll get everything at once, which is after leaving the country or changing status.
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Jul 2, 2024
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UAE
Can I leave the flat before the contract ends without paying compensation?
Q: Hello, I am living in a flat with a contract ending in November, and my landlord sent me an eviction notice last March. I now wish to leave the flat in August. Can I leave the flat before the end of the contract based on the eviction notice, or do I need to give 3 months` notice?
Jul 2, 2024
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UAE
Returning to the UAE on the same visa after 8 months outside the country
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, My brother had a residency visa and went on annual leave. He could not return due to an accident. It has been 8 months now, and the company has not canceled the visa yet. Can he travel back to the UAE on the same visa?Jul 2, 2024
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UAE
Is an employee eligible for maternity leave in the first three months of pregnancy?
Q: Dear Lawyers, Is an employee eligible for maternity leave in the first three months of pregnancy? If an employee takes sick leave in the first three months of pregnancy, can it be considered normal sick leave or maternity leave?+4
Jul 1, 2024
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UAE
Demanding that an employee pay for visa charges a year after resigning
Q: Dear Lawyers, I worked at a bakeshop here in Dubai. I resigned exactly one year ago. Now they want me to pay for visa charges, as stated in the offer letter. If I cannot pay for the charges, my employer will claim financial loss due to the damages, estimated to be at least 7,000 AED. What should I do about this? My monthly salary is only 2,800 AED.Jul 1, 2024
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UAE
Is it possible to withdraw a case even if the judgment is already given?
Q: Hello, Is it possible to withdraw a case even if the judgment is already given? Prison, fine, and deportation.Jul 1, 2024
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Is an employee entitled to a payout for unused flight allowance after 6 years of employment?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, If an employee was working at a company and did not take a flight allowance during their 6 years of employment, are they entitled to a payout at the end of service?Jul 1, 2024
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UAE
How can I obtain a document to prove fraudulent statements after a judge's refusal?
Q: Dear Lawyers, In a case at Family Court, the judge refused my request to bring a document from an authority and thus to demonstrate that the other party made fraudulent statements. What other legal steps can I take to obtain the official document?
Jun 29, 2024
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UAE
How can I withdraw my case to release someone arrested for harassment?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I want to withdraw a case against someone who harassed me. She has now been arrested and held at the police station for 4 days. How can I withdraw the case so she can be released?
Jun 29, 2024
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UAE
Is there a chance to waive the 3-month rent penalty for early termination due to migration?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I need to break my tenancy contract early as my migration has been approved, and I need to leave Dubai and move to that country soon. I have informed them at least 82 days before the date I want to vacate the premises. The contract states that I need to pay 3 months` rent as a penalty. Is this legal or is it too much? Is there a chance to waive it? Thank you in advance!Jun 28, 2024
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How can I resolve a travel ban with an expired passport and a bounced check case?
Q: Hello, I have a civil case for a bounced check and a travel ban. My passport has expired and can only be renewed in my home country. Due to the travel ban, it is not possible to exit and renew the passport. With an expired passport, I can`t work. What are the options in this situation? Can my wife take this case and start paying in installments so that I can go to renew his passport and come back? Thank you!
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Jun 28, 2024
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