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Ashish Mehta

Married in Dubai, divorced in India: Do you need to attest documents here in UAE?

Married in Dubai, divorced in India: Do you need to attest documents here in UAE?

The Indian divorce decree must therefore be duly attested and legalised up to the UAE diplomatic mission in India

Dubai: Is the tenant or the landlord responsible for the property's maintenance?

Dubai: Is the tenant or the landlord responsible for the property's maintenance?

The landlord shall be responsible for any breakdown, impairment, defect, or damage sustained by the real property for reasons beyond the control of the tenant

Remote work in UAE: What are the rights of employers, employees?

Remote work in UAE: What are the rights of employers, employees?

The work arrangements should be agreed in writing through the employment contract or an amendment

UAE: Can insurance deny car repair coverage after heavy rain damage?

UAE: Can insurance deny car repair coverage after heavy rain damage?

Once an insured pays the premium, an insurer becomes legally obligated to compensate for losses only in accordance with the risks, terms, and conditions expressly agreed in the policy

UAE: How does expat property get divided after a divorce?

UAE: How does expat property get divided after a divorce?

KT reader wants to know who keeps the home when a resident couple divorces after years of living there with their family

UAE jobs: Does notice period change based on reason of termination?

UAE jobs: Does notice period change based on reason of termination?

In the Emirates, end-of-service benefits (gratuity) are payable only after completing at least one year of continuous service

UAE: Does husband need to sponsor wife’s residence visa after divorce?

UAE: Does husband need to sponsor wife’s residence visa after divorce?

When a woman is divorced while residing in the country on her husband's sponsorship, she is entitled to apply for a one-year extension of her UAE residency visa

Dubai property rental: Do you need an agent to rent out your home?

Dubai property rental: Do you need an agent to rent out your home?

A KT reader wants to know whether renting out his/her property without an agent is legal or if a real estate agent is mandatory

UAE: Can employers deduct employee's salary for absence due to heavy rains?

UAE: Can employers deduct employee's salary for absence due to heavy rains?

What happens if the employee fails to perform his duties due to circumstances beyond his control?

UAE rent hike: How often can Sharjah landlords increase lease?

UAE rent hike: How often can Sharjah landlords increase lease?

A KT reader wants to know what legal action can be taken after a landlord increased the rent by 10 per cent despite the tenant's efforts of convincing the owner