COMMON LEGAL QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Dr Ahmed bin Hezeem, the senior partner at BSA, provided a series of first responses to common issues that require legal aid.

What are your options in the case of a financial crisis?

The first step would be to have a direct and honest conversation with the bank. Banks are willing to listen to the clients and come down to a settlement. The first step should not be to go for legal counsel, however, if the matter is non-negotiable, one can approach a lawyer to mediate with the bank.

What is the first course of action in the case of a rental dispute?

You can approach the Centre for Rental Dispute in the Land Department, who report directly to the Dubai Courts. They provide a direct procedure to sort out the problem with the landlord.

What are the options available in case of a family crisis?

The Centre for Amicable Settlement of Disputes in the Reconciliation Centre at Dubai Courts has a fantastic record for clearing family issues. They are well equipped to deal with this kind of cases.

What should one do in case of a labour issue?

The Dubai Courts has managed to arrange an agreement to deal with the case within the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation. The department in-charge in the ministry will settle the issue amicably. Disputes are filed in the same location.

What options are available to victims of financial fraud?

Victims should go to Dubai Police, that is the first course of action.