Legal News

UAE: How residents can file complaints about loud construction noise in Abu Dhabi

Anyone involved in activities that require machines, equipment, warning devices, or loudspeakers must ensure that the noise levels do not exceed permissible limits

Sharjah: Tenants can file complaints in rental dispute centre if landlords hike rents unlawfully

Your landlord may not increase the rent for a period of three years from the date of commencement of the tenancy contract, unless both parties have mutually agreed to a different arrangement

Dubai: How much rent landlords can increase under the new rental index

KT reader wants to know what to do if a tenant of a property unit he owns pays much less than average on smart rental index

UAE: Can an employee's mismatched job title on work visa lead to legal issues?

KT reader wants to know his options if his designation on visa differs from his job title

New UAE personal status laws: Up to Dh100,000 fines for unauthorised travel with minors, neglecting parents

The regulations will take effect on April 15 and are designed to safeguard both children and elderly

Dubai: Man jailed, fined Dh247,000 for armed robbery in Naif area

Three co-defendants in the case were acquitted due to insufficient evidence

Non-Muslim marriage in UAE: Court proceedings, contract, post-divorce rights explained

A KT reader wants to know the formalities in place before tying the knot

UAE: Dh100,000 penalty for selling defective used products

KT reader wants to know his legal options in case of buying defective secondhand cars

UAE jobs: How to register as a legal translator for contracts, court papers

The service can be done via the Ministry of Justice website or smart application

UAE: Is it legal to ask employees to be ‘on call’ after 8-hour duty?

A KT reader wants to know if employees are entitled to overtime when their employer asks them to work beyond regular hours