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Latest post on 18 February 2014 - 16:40
Mine started calling me Madam and my DH Sir but it was because she couldn't pronounce our names. She now attempts mine but struggles with DH's. Does she ever get it mixed up? I have been called Sir to my face twice now hahaha Makes me chuckle :-)
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Latest post on 18 February 2014 - 15:53
I would love to know about the good hair dresser ! Been here a couple of weeks and roots need a touch up desperately....? I have found though what I pay in uk.... Hair dressers here want more money for the same procedure, which is disheartening. So if you have a number for hairdresser that would be great ? Go and see Donna at Roots Barsha She does my hair and is very good
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Latest post on 18 February 2014 - 14:33
I thought Yasmine was being withdrawn? There was a recent article in the UK press about the bad side effcets of this pill. Yes maybe I will go see the Dr again. It is still available here? Perhaps ask the DR I used it several years ago and didn't have any side effects at all infact I found it better than Femodene and Ovranette There are limited pills here so we don't have a huge choice
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Latest post on 18 February 2014 - 14:32
I thought Yasmine was being withdrawn? There was a recent article in the UK press about the bad side effcets of this pill. Yes maybe I will go see the Dr again. It is still available here? Perhaps ask the DR
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Latest post on 18 February 2014 - 14:18
Thanks for your responses. I have been to see a Dr about this and they recommended the copper coil which I wasn't too interested in. Plus they checked my blood pressure and weight etc So really my question is: - What are the names of the low dose pills in Dubai that you can buy? Yasmine is but I would still with the DR
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Latest post on 18 February 2014 - 12:50
Birth control is a very 'individual' thing. Please go and see your doctor, who will recommend the right one for YOU. What works for one person, might not be effective in another. So true FD and OP get your blood pressure checked. So many people self medicate here as the pill is sold over the counter
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Latest post on 18 February 2014 - 12:48
You can also get the blotting squares from The Body Shop they help a little I go very red and can get a bit sweaty in the Summer months and use those to combat my red, shiny face!
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Latest post on 18 February 2014 - 12:44
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Latest post on 18 February 2014 - 12:36
Happened to me and I got absolutly fed up. People sitting on my sofa ( I got my place unfurnished so the stuff is mine) openeing the cupboards to look at the space.. sitting in the living room having a discussion on mortgages ! it was awful. I then started following the poeple around and the agent which ticked the agent off ! he asked me to go in the living room and I politly told him that I dont know you and what happens if you steal something :P I have been lucky and they all have turned up at the right time, apologized for inconveniencing me and taken their shoes off. I have been asked random questions but advised them to speak with the LL/ or the agent should know these details
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Latest post on 18 February 2014 - 12:09
Lately I've seen my maid using my hair bands to tie her ponytail and I just saw her use a pair of my tweezers from out of a basket of personal grooming things I have in the downstairs bathroom. It kind of made me a bit sick, but is this being precious? Hairbands no, Tweezers yes!!!!
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Latest post on 18 February 2014 - 11:46
I will give them a call Thanks for all your help and the email :-) Any time :) I just hope it was useful and it all works out for you. Me too. I have to stand up for my rights as no-one else will :-)
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Latest post on 18 February 2014 - 11:36
I will give them a call Thanks for all your help and the email :-)
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Latest post on 18 February 2014 - 11:34
Hello again As I am being taken to the rent committee for a hearing may I ask what will happen if they arrange a date and I am not in Dubai?. I have a couple of holidays booked and hope they do not arrange hearings on those dates! Thanks Oh bu**er. I hope your LL is paying the charges? I advised him of the laws and said if he wishes to open a case against me then to go to the RC I am within my rights for no increase and 12 months notice therefore i will not sign anything and let the RC decide
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Latest post on 18 February 2014 - 11:28
Hello again As I am being taken to the rent committee for a hearing may I ask what will happen if they arrange a date and I am not in Dubai?. I have a couple of holidays booked and hope they do not arrange hearings on those dates! Thanks
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Latest post on 18 February 2014 - 11:14
I would get there before 9pm as I imagine it will be very busy
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Latest post on 18 February 2014 - 11:13
Healthbay polyclinic on Al Wasl Road has some great Doctors My colleague has taken his Son there several times and said they were very good
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Latest post on 17 February 2014 - 17:14
Both seem like wonderful schools, getting equally good comments across the board. Any personal recommendations to why you would choose the one over the other? There have been a few posts recently about Victory Heights. If you use the search bar you may find some. :-)
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Latest post on 17 February 2014 - 16:59
LL is selling. Do I have to agree to let all sorts of people wander around our home or can I refuse? getting fed up :( It is courtesy to do this however keep it to an agreed time I have had people around and kept it to an allotted time on a Saturday so to cause less inconvenience
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Latest post on 17 February 2014 - 16:02
I've called dozens of hotels and salons looking for Joseph with no luck. He's brilliant. Does anyone know where he is now? Thanks in advance. What was the name of the salon?
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Latest post on 17 February 2014 - 15:38
I've called dozens of hotels and salons looking for Joseph with no luck. He's brilliant. Does anyone know where he is now? Thanks in advance. If you have no joy here do you know his surname? Sometimes Facebook and Twitter may help
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Latest post on 17 February 2014 - 15:36
If you don't get a definitive answer on here this afternoon, I have something I can send you from home tonight which may help. I think they do, but need to check. edited by Geordie expat on 17/02/2014 Thanks for your help
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Latest post on 17 February 2014 - 15:28
Hello again My Manager has just brought up a valid point and I need to know if this is law My LL has not yet sent me the notice to vacate, that will arrive in a few days Do they have to give you 90 days notice that they will send the eviction letter? They are trying to say they will send it now therefore I have move in Feb 2015 whereas my tenancy contract does not finish until end April Thanks
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Latest post on 17 February 2014 - 15:01
I shall keep you posted I thought they had to change any amendments to contract i.e within 90 days that is why I got confused. When he asked for an increase it was at day 81 and I said no increase was due He then provided me with the increase on the calculator and I said we would discuss this at a later date as I did not know if he could do this. I then emailed him and advised on the 90 days and this is when he said rent court
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Latest post on 17 February 2014 - 14:43
He said it wasn't his fault that he gave me 81 days with regards to the rent increase He asked me to send him a vacating letter last year as per the law I should of sent him a letter to say I would renew the tenancy contract??? Does anyone know how long it takes to open a case? Thanks
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Latest post on 17 February 2014 - 14:23
I advised him that he couldn't increase the rent as the 90 day notice hadn't been given He is now trying to say that because they asked if I was renewing 6 months ago and I said I didn't know then I am in the wrong and off to the rent committee we go He is opening a case against me Happy Days
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Latest post on 17 February 2014 - 13:37
sarahlou123, you responded to an earlier thread of mine and said you were making your place available for viewings by the landlord. Was this written into your tenancy agreement? Just wondering how it compares with desertrose83's contract for 48 hours notice. Perhaps it is something I need to write into my tenancy agreement so that when his lease is up in July I can make the amendment and have him agree to it. Knowing my luck he can probably refuse to accept the amendment. Nothing written in my lease stating this. I am just being fair as they gave me 12 months notice to leave as per the law.
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Latest post on 17 February 2014 - 13:33
I just went to the Ejari website and it says this: Who can register with Ejari? Anyone who belongs to the following category can register for Ejari Accounts. 1. Landlords 2. Property management company and its employees 3. Landlord representative I am none of those so I don't think I can access the website to register the lease contract. Or am I missing something? I sent all my paperwork off and got the link to pay. I am a tenant not a LL? Click on this http://www.ejari.me/contact-us/ and it gives you all the paperwork to download and complete ( 2 parts) and all the bits you need to register. They all have to be attached separately and emailed and then they will check them and send you the details to pay. It is over AED500 and the typing shops that do them only charge around AED200
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Latest post on 17 February 2014 - 13:27
Slightly off thread but where does it say in the real estate laws about the 48 hours notice? Thanks
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Latest post on 17 February 2014 - 13:26
I guess I could try registering online without attesting....I didn't think about that. duh! ....but is the attested contract required to sponsor the residence visa for my baby...thats the next question!! To Google I go again to get more conflicting information! Hello My colleague has just sponsored her Daughter and said she only needed a registered copy via Ejari to do this however they don't need to be attested
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Latest post on 17 February 2014 - 12:43
Moi I had a chat with someone I know in Dubai who is the GM of a developer He said it is a very grey area with regards to inspections There is a lady who comments on the real estate laws here and maybe she can help His understanding is that a LL can only ask to enter a property with very good reasons ( I know that doesn't help you at all) Try emailing [email protected] TIA I had read some information on bouncing cheques which isn't what you are going through however it clearly states on this link that a LL cannot enter premises without a police or court order!
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Latest post on 17 February 2014 - 12:40
Moi I had a chat with someone I know in Dubai who is the GM of a developer He said it is a very grey area with regards to inspections There is a lady who comments on the real estate laws here and maybe she can help His understanding is that a LL can only ask to enter a property with very good reasons ( I know that doesn't help you at all) Try emailing [email protected] TIA
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Latest post on 17 February 2014 - 12:20
Not my cup of tea however someone may be interested I saw this yesterday, and after hearing them on youtube, I am still none the wiser who they are at all. Next .... Youtube Thrift Shop you will know who they are :-)
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Latest post on 17 February 2014 - 12:03
Hiya You can find it online if no-one can help
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Latest post on 17 February 2014 - 11:59
will wait for the update.... I have just emailed him
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Latest post on 17 February 2014 - 11:12
SarahLou - any update on your LL issue? No, not yet. I shall land that one on him next month :-)
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Latest post on 17 February 2014 - 11:12
That brings back memories ( Hazy ones mind)
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Latest post on 17 February 2014 - 11:11
You don't even need to have OSN, you have to have a basic Etisilat package You can buy Bein independently which costs around 60-80AED a month
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Latest post on 17 February 2014 - 11:08
Hi there, I recall reading here a few months ago about a concierge type company that provides this service, perhaps if you search for concierge services in the posts you will find it. I also know some people use taxis and send their maids and car seats along for nursery, I suppose you would do the same for school if you have a maid and she can install the car seat. As for hiring a driver I have been told it's about 2,000 to 3,000 a month but that depends on times you need/experience/type of vehicle etc. I hope others can give more accurate info as mine is just hearsay. Careem.ae however I feel it would be expensive process to do
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Latest post on 17 February 2014 - 11:07
I don't know about attestation but you can do it here http://www.ejari.me/ It does cost more that going into the places that do it I sent all my documents off to the online Ejari and my tenancy contract was not attested
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Latest post on 16 February 2014 - 16:46
Wish you were my tenant sarahlou123, my life would be a lot less stressful. Excuse my ignorance but what does OP stand for? Other Poster. :-) I am going to be so sad to move as I love where I live but 12 months is the law so I have to abide by it Good Luck
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Latest post on 16 February 2014 - 16:33
Thanks sarahlou123. I'll check with my real estate agent about the 48 the notice/ every 4 week's in regards to inspections. She may be able to help. Good luck! My LL said I was awkward as only one weekend I couldn't be in for viewings lol I don't think I could be anymore flexible for them
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Latest post on 16 February 2014 - 16:31
How was the notice served? Was it done legally and not just by email? As he can use that against you unfortunately. I also thought it would run at the same time of the lease too I am being given 12 months when my current lease expires in May 2013 The OP says his lease is up in July and yet he is due to move out in October? I thought that too, but I have heard of people having different dates. Don't see how that actually works though, unless the OP has done it for a reason. Someone did tell me though that this can't happen, so I'll pass on the correct answer. edited by Geordie expat on 16/02/2014 RC told me from end of lease and that is what my LL is going by I have had people viewing for the last 2 weeks and 5 people through the apartment yesterday!
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Latest post on 16 February 2014 - 16:27
Don't forget to attest your contract with Ejari also if needs be
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Latest post on 16 February 2014 - 16:26
How was the notice served? Was it done legally and not just by email? As he can use that against you unfortunately. I also thought it would run at the same time of the lease too I am being given 12 months when my current lease expires in May 2013 The OP says his lease is up in July and yet he is due to move out in October?
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Latest post on 16 February 2014 - 16:22
Notice was served last year and the 12 month period will be up in October this year. His lease expires in July but he will not respond to my request whether he will vacate the property in July, October or whether he will fight to stay on indefinitely. He has informed the agent that it is his home because his children were born there and he is the owner of a real estate company, so my guess is that he will refuse to leave and I'll have a real 'cat fight' on my hands. If it comes to that then it will go through rental court who is believe are fair and go by the law Once the notice is served and the 12 months has expired I doubt he will have a leg to stand on and will be asked to leave. If you open a case against him he will have to pay back the costs He cannot stay because his kids were born there or that he owns a real estate company. He should know the law. I wish you well
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Latest post on 16 February 2014 - 16:14
Hi Queen Do they have a FB page? If they do perhaps contact them through this as they may reply straight away :-)
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Latest post on 16 February 2014 - 16:12
Wasn't this thread up last week Most of said our cars cleaned and valeted I wouldn't want any of the others as when my car is in for service I tend not to hang around This is an odd thread as OP is asking what we think of a questionnaire she was given????
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Latest post on 16 February 2014 - 16:11
Wasn't this thread up last week Most of said our cars cleaned and valeted I wouldn't want any of the others as when my car is in for service I tend not to hang around
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Latest post on 16 February 2014 - 16:10
The property is on the market for sale but he is also refusing to allow my real estate agent to show any potential buyers inside. If you were in Dubai I would speak to the rent committee Have you served him 12 months notice to leave as you are selling?
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Latest post on 16 February 2014 - 15:52
One inspection can be done every 4 weeks You need to give 48 hours notice I am trying to get you something in writing to give to the tenant
 
 
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