FAQs

Frequently Ask Questions

The requirements for an acknowledgement are: An acknowledgement shall be written in Arabic. The relevant party, or the agent thereof, shall attend personally. The original ID, and a copy thereof, shall be submitted. Statements showing the party’s capacity, and a copy thereof, shall be submitted.

These are disputes between landlords and tenants over rent payment, property damage, return of security deposits, repair and maintenance of facilities, etc

An Arabic application for date documentation shall be provided. The original instrument, and one or more copies, shall be attached. The original ID, and a copy thereof, shall be submitted.

Tenants have the right to renew their contracts, provided they let their landlord know 90 days before the lease is up. Tenants have the right to stay in their leased property provided that they are not evicted for a valid reason and the relevant notice period is provided by the landlord.

A civil case is filed by a private party, such as a corporation or an individual, against another private party. On the other hand, a criminal case is filed by the government, or the Public Prosecution in the UAE’s case, and is marshaled by a prosecuting attorne

It will be a Civil Case, but it is possible that there is a problem when you enter here in the UAE. We must check the rental case or the judgment to see if you will be caught by police or face a travel ban. Please contact us via WhatsApp/call.

Appeal means review by the Court of Appeal to the legal issues arising from decisions taken by the trial judge of the first instance. The appeal is not a new trial. The Court of Appeals shall consider whether the first court properly ruled on the legal case or not. The appeal is a mean of ordinary challenge against judgments whereby the subject of the case is reviewed pursuant to the principle of litigation in order to correct the mistakes in the judgments issued by the court of the first instance.

What is the punishment for loan defaulters in UAE? Under the Penal Code (UAE debt collection laws), there are criminal penalties for debtors who fail to pay their debts or provide false information to creditors. For instance, a debtor who absconds with the intention of avoiding payment of debts may face imprisonment, fines, or both

Arbitration is an agreement between the parties of the contract, whether in the basic contract or a subsequent agreement, including the presentation of the conflict that may arise in the implementation of a specific contract to an arbitrator or more arbitrators, as it may be agreed to arbitration in a particular dispute under special conditions

Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and aims to assist two or more disputants in reaching an agreement. Whether an agreement results or not, and whether the content of that agreement, the parties themselves determine, rather than accepting something imposed by a third party. Mediation is routinely ordered by the Court and usually as a precondition to holding the trial. If that is one of the options in your case, your lawyer will discuss it with you

In a civil case, a creditor is most likely to impose the travel ban and the debtor may request in court to remove it or with the creditor. A criminal ban is imposed by the Police, Court, or Public Prosecution, one may also request to remove it but it may be unlikely according to the nature of the crime.

If a UAE travel ban is issued against a person, it means they cannot leave the territory unless certain conditions are satisfied (i.e. the reason for the ban ceases to exist).

This ban can be imposed if requested by one party like the employer, and the competent authority declares the employee as absconding and imposes a permanent travel ban. The accused can submit an application before the immigration authority for removal of the travel ban.

A power of attorney is a legal document giving one person (the agent or attorney) the power to act for another person (the principal). The agent can have broad legal authority or limited authority to make legal decisions for example about the principal’s property, finances, business or medical care. A power of attorney can cover a wide scope of matters depending on the particular person’s requirements. In real estate matters for example, a power of attorney can be used when one or both parties are unavailable and a party is needed to represent the other to finalise a transaction on their behalf.

A civil action may be ended if both parties agree not to proceed with the case and get approval for this from the court. Such cessation could be for a period of six months from the date of the court’s approval as per Article 101 of Civil Procedural Law.

As an employee in the UAE, you have certain rights and protections under the UAE Labor Law, such as the right to a minimum wage, annual leave, sick leave, and end-of-service benefits. You also have the right to work in a safe and healthy environment, and to file a complaint or grievance if your rights are violated.

If you leave the UAE without clearing your debt, a criminal complaint can be filed against you. This may lead to severe consequences. Irrespective of whether you are in the UAE or outside, you may face a tough time if you fail to clear your dues.

The will can be drawn up in English, Arabic, or English and Arabic. French is not accepted, but a certified French translation can be sent to you if you wish.

The Travel Ban requires a minimum indebtedness amount of AED 10,000 (which is unlike your situation). However, if Etisalat/Du has taken any sort of criminal legal action against you, that will definitely result in flagging your name on the borders, which will prevent you from travelling.

All assets located in the United Arab Emirates can be included in your will registered with the DIFC: real estate, bank account, car, boat, table, etc. Animals and plants cannot be included.

What is the punishment for loan defaulters in UAE? Under the Penal Code (UAE debt collection laws), there are criminal penalties for debtors who fail to pay their debts or provide false information to creditors. For instance, a debtor who absconds with the intention of avoiding payment of debts may face imprisonment, fines, or both

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