Legal News

Dubai: Can landlords increase rent by Dh20k all at once to match current market rate?

The rent increase and decrease related to residential properties in the emirate is decided by the Real Estate Regulatory Agency

UAE: How can an employee be terminated legally for non-performance?

In the country, it is an employee’s obligation to work diligently and improve his performance at work

UAE jobs: Can new employee ask to add severance clause to contract?

KT reader wants to know if he can ask employer to specify an amount of money he gets if the company suddenly shuts down

Dubai: Can owners rent properties without a real estate broker?

KT reader wants to know if it is mandatory to reach out to a broker in order to rent his apartment

Jaywalking, hit-and-runs: Jail, up to Dh200,000 fine as UAE tightens traffic law

Hefty penalties were specified for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and hitting the road with a suspended and unrecognised licence

Dubai: Can tenant ask landlord to bear maintenance costs in contract?

KT reader wants to know if he can get a clause added to the tenancy contract with the landlord's agreement

UAE: Must employees update family's visa status when changing jobs between emirates?

KT reader wants to know if he is required to change his family's visa status immediately after moving from Dubai to Abu Dhabi

Husband flees UAE leaving kids behind, wife left with Dh120,000 debt; can travel ban be imposed?

In cases of divorce, a travel ban may be put on children, to prevent a parent from leaving the country with the kids without the court’s permission

UAE: Can expats register a will for their assets in both Emirates and home country?

In the UAE, non-Muslim residents can choose to apply the laws of their home country for marriage, divorce, inheritance, wills, and proof of parentage

UAE: Job offer on tourist visa? What the law says

KT reader asks if he can work in the country before getting his work permit/visa application done