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I have a case filed against me in the public prosecution. What does it mean when the status is "at disposal"?
Q: A girl submitted a case against me (ھتک العرض التھدید). I checked my case status on the UAE Public Prosecution app. The case status shows “at disposal” (تحت التعرف). But I didn`t understand what it meant or what the case status is now.
Jun 10, 2024
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UAE
My contract allows annual leave, but employer insists on it every 2 years. What to do?
Q: Dear Sir/Ma`am, My employer insists I take annual leave after 2 years, but as per my contract, I can take it annually. What should I tell him?Jun 10, 2024
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UAE
I evicted my tenant to move in, but my plans have changed. Can I sell the property?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I evicted my tenant to move in, but my plans have changed since I am leaving Dubai soon. Can I sell the property? Their eviction will end in October.
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Jun 10, 2024
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UAE
How long does Dubai Courts take if a fee waiver application is submitted in a case?
Q: 1) How many days does Dubai Courts take if a fee waiver application is submitted and can we follow up? 2) Is there a deposit also if we file a dispute on cheque execution?Jun 6, 2024
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UAE
How to get my labor judgement payment released if it has already been paid to the court?
Q: I have an ongoing labor case which is currently in the execution phase and the court has already received the pending amount. The final judgment came on May 3rd, so I want to understand when can I expect to get the amount and how long I am eligible to stay in UAE. I am still on my employer`s visa. What if I cancel the visa, is there any grace period in this situation or that would have been exhausted by now?
Jun 6, 2024
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UAE
Employer unsatisfied with my work and asks me to cover the visa expense. What now?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, My employer was not satisfied with my work and realized this within two days. He said he wants to hire a new person and asked me to pay the visa expense. I don`t have any proof that he terminated me, and now he has complained to the labor office that I am absent without notice. What should I do?Jun 6, 2024
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UAE
I have a bank case on a personal loan and I cannot pay due to job termination. What can I do?
Q: Hi, I have a bank case on a personal loan which was 2570000. I paid EMIs up to 200733 and the rest of the amount needs to be paid, but my company terminated me and I couldn`t get a job. What should I do as the bank case has been filed and it`s now in execution?
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Jun 6, 2024
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UAE
The bank filed a case without notifying me, and the court has decided. What can I do?
Q: Hi, The bank filed a case without notifying me, and the court has already decided. What can I do? I was hired by a new company, and I don`t know if they can obtain a visa for me with this issue.
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Jun 6, 2024
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UAE
Can the new landlord evict us instantly for violating the "family use only" clause?
Q: Good Afternoon, We rent around 50 apartments for hotel staff accommodation in Dubai. This building has been sold to another person. The new owner is asking us to evacuate the building as soon as possible because he is selling these apartments. We have had the same accommodation since last year. Now, he is using a point mentioned in the contract: "3. This flat is for (Family Use Only), otherwise, the landlord has all rights to vacate the tenant from the property instantly and the tenant loses his/her rights and all the benefits under this lease, and the tenant agrees to this term. Pets not allowed." My question is: Does he have the right to force us to leave, and what is the grace period allowed for us to evacuate the apartments? Our current contract expires in January 2025. Thank you!
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Jun 5, 2024
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UAE
Should we vacate at the end of our tenancy or rely on the new owner's title deed date?
Q: Hi there! Our landlord sold the apartment we are currently staying in. We were aware they were on sale, but we never received any legal notice about it. We only received the title deed under the new owner`s name and issued the rest of the cheques to him. Should we vacate the apartment at the end of our tenancy contract, or rely on the title deed`s date (not sure if it is the correct document though)? Thanks in advance!
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Jun 5, 2024
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UAE
As a UAE-based accounting firm, can we offer services in other countries?
Q: Good evening, As a bookkeeping and accounting company in mainland UAE, could we perform accounting services outside the UAE for countries like the USA, Canada, and the UK?+4
Jun 5, 2024
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UAE
Do we need a license to operate an e-commerce platform in the UAE?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, 1. Do we need a license to operate an e-commerce platform in the UAE? 2. Does e-commerce business in the UAE allow platform aggregators to collect money and keep it in an escrow account on behalf of the seller?
Jun 5, 2024
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UAE
Where to file a complaint about a Ras Al Khaimah real estate job without going to court?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, Please advise on the regulating authority for real estate free zone companies in Ras Al Khaimah. Where can one file a complaint about a real estate job without resorting to court action?Jun 5, 2024
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UAE
Can I appeal if landlord falsely claims rent non-payment despite evidence?
Q: Hi, I received a 30-day legal notice for missed rent on 26th Jan. I transferred the rent to the landlord by 7th Feb. I have communication from him that it was received. The subsequent months up until March were all paid and acknowledged by the landlord. A couple of weeks before renewal, he tried to increase the rent from 56k to 70k. On the contract renewal date, I filed an offer and renewal case, which the landlord did not respond to. On 8th May, he filed a case of First Instance stating he was still owed rent from the previous contract, which was already paid and acknowledged. I then uploaded the documents, but in English, and the decision went in his favor. Can I still appeal this enforcement?+4
Jun 5, 2024
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UAE
I won a labor case and the execution is completed, but my employer hasn’t paid. What’s next?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I won a labor case and the execution is also completed, but my employer still hasn’t paid. I requested to cease the company, but still, nothing has happened. How can I get my money faster? What’s next?Jun 5, 2024
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UAE
Can the landlord increase rent according to the valuation certificate?
Q: Hello Everyone, I know it has been discussed quite a few times; however, it`s not clear. Can the landlord increase rent according to the valuation certificate? My current rent is AED 71,400. When I check the RERA Rental Index, below is the text being shown: When renewing real property lease contracts, the maximum percentage of rent increase for real property in the Emirate of Dubai is 5% of the rent of real property unit, where the rent is 11% to 20% less than the average rental value of similar units. The rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Port Saeed ranges from 72,000 to 88,000 AED per year (excluding water, electricity, or any other fees). The increase amounts to 3,570 AED per year. The landlord`s valuation certificate states AED 85,000. Therefore, my question is whether the rent can be raised to AED 85,000 using the valuation certificate, or if the increase should be limited to 5% since the valuation falls between 11-20%.+4
Jun 5, 2024
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