What to do if partner leaves UAE without paying loan

What to do if partner leaves UAE without paying loan

Question: I own a mortgaged flat registered in Dubai. I have one partner and we own two units in one tower. When units were handed over, the finance company through which these are mortgaged started charging the EMI. In April 2018, my partner lost his job and left the country without informing me. I learnt about it only when I asked his brother where he was, as I was constantly calling his mobile but it was switched off. 

I have been granted a power of attorney by my partner and it was issued before he left the country. Since March 2018 until today, I have been settling all EMI payments. There was absolutely no contribution either from my partner or his brother. What legal action should I take against my partner?

Answer:

All mortgaged properties in the emirate should be registered with the Land Department of Dubai. As you are paying the share of mortgage loan that has to be paid by your partner - who has left the UAE - you may file a claim and demand your partner to pay his share. 

This is in accordance with Article 335 of the Federal Law No. 5 of 1985 on the Civil Transactions