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Our network spans multiple emirates. Tell us which emirate your matter is in and where the other party is based, because that can affect which courts or authorities are involved and which professionals we consider. Availability still varies by emirate and practice area, so we review each request on its own facts and cannot promise a match.

Common requests include family and personal status matters, tenancy and real estate disputes, employment issues, criminal defence, and commercial disagreements. Describe your situation and we will consider which type of expertise may be relevant.

Sharjah’s own courts decide most disputes and crimes, but not all: rental disputes go to the Rental Disputes Center in the Emirate of Sharjah, private-sector labour complaints go first to MOHRE, and the UAE Constitution reserves some cases, such as crimes directly affecting the Federation’s interests, for the Federal Supreme Court. A lawyer can confirm your forum.

Most cases are now heard in the emirate’s own courts. Emiri decrees of October 2024 created a Judicial Council, a Judicial Department and a Public Prosecution for Sharjah, with designated staff and work moving across from the federal Ministry of Justice. Law No. 7 of 2025 organised courts of first instance, courts of appeal and a Court of Cassation.

Yes, within the law’s limits. Under Sharjah Law No. 7 of 2025, the Courts of Appeal hear appeals against judgments of the Courts of First Instance, and the Court of Cassation, the emirate’s highest judicial authority, which first sat on 7 July 2025, rules on appellate judgments where the law allows a cassation appeal.

If your contract refers disputes to it, the Sharjah International Commercial Arbitration Centre (Tahkeem) can administer the arbitration. It was set up by Amiri Decree No. 6 of 2009 and is affiliated with the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Under its rules, the Centre does not decide the dispute itself; an arbitral tribunal does.

Consumer complaints in Sharjah can be made to the Sharjah Department of Economic Development (SEDD), which the UAE Government portal lists as the emirate’s department for consumer rights. Its Consumer Protection Complaints service is available at SEDD branches, on its website, at Tasheel service centres and through the SEDD app. Keep receipts, contracts and messages to support the complaint.

Private-sector employees and employers in Sharjah can file a labour complaint with the federal Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE), which tries to settle it amicably. MOHRE can decide claims of AED 50,000 or less; other unresolved disputes go to the competent court, where the worker must register the case within 14 days of the referral.

A short written timeline of what happened, copies of any contracts or agreements, relevant correspondence, and any official documents you have already received. Organised documents make the first conversation far more productive.

Yes. Sharjah has a highly international population, and language preference is one of the factors we take into account when reviewing your request.

Yes. Cross-emirate matters are common — mention every location involved in your request so we can consider professionals with relevant experience across those jurisdictions.

Both. Many requests concern everyday matters such as a tenancy dispute, an employment issue, or a family question. There is no minimum size for a request.

Yes, for landlords and tenants, residential and commercial. Sharjah has its own tenancy regime, so Dubai's rules do not transfer: Sharjah Law No. 5 of 2024 on real estate leasing replaced the old 2007 law from 19 September 2024, and disputes go to the Rental Disputes Center in the Emirate of Sharjah, set up by Sharjah Law No. 6 of 2024 and separate from Dubai's centre of the same name. Tell us whether you are the landlord or the tenant, what the dispute is about, and which notice you have received, if any, and we will consider potentially suitable lawyers who handle Sharjah tenancy matters.

No, it is a different body. Sharjah rental disputes go to the Rental Disputes Center in the Emirate of Sharjah, a judicial centre set up by Sharjah Law No. 6 of 2024 and, under Law No. 7 of 2025, supervised by the Sharjah Judicial Department; it replaced the former rental dispute committees and has its own Urgent Matters Judge. Dubai's centre, Ejari and Dubai's rules do not apply. In Sharjah the landlord must attest the lease with the Municipality, or an entity it authorises, within 15 days of drafting, and a tenant can ask the Urgent Matters Judge to compel attestation. An unattested lease does not stop a claim: either party can ask the Centre to prove the tenancy by any evidence. Bring the lease, payment records, notices and correspondence. Judgments in claims of up to AED 100,000 are generally final, except eviction judgments and a few other cases.

Sharjah has its own rules, so do not rely on Dubai's 12-month notice rule. Under Sharjah Law No. 5 of 2024, a landlord cannot seek eviction within 3 years of the start of a residential tenancy (5 years for commercial, industrial or professional premises) unless a listed ground applies: rent unpaid 15 days after it falls due; a breach not remedied within 30 days of the landlord's notification; unlawful subletting; improper use; demolition, rebuilding or comprehensive maintenance; or housing for the landlord or an adult first-degree relative, where the landlord owns no other suitable home in the municipality, on at least 3 months' notice before the eviction date. If the landlord then breaks those conditions, the tenant can claim compensation at the Centre. How notice must be served, and what applies once the protected period ends, are points for a lawyer.

Sharjah sets its own rule, and Dubai's rental index and rent-increase bands do not apply there. Under Article 16 of Sharjah Law No. 5 of 2024, the landlord may not increase the agreed rent within 3 years of the start of the tenancy unless the parties agree otherwise; if a tenant accepts an earlier increase, no further increase is allowed for 2 years after it. After those periods, rent can be raised to the fair market rent, calculated under the law's Executive Regulations, and the Executive Council can change the periods. The law itself sets no percentage cap. If you think an increase breaks these rules, it is challenged at the Rental Disputes Center in the Emirate of Sharjah; a lawyer can check the dates and the figure.

Fee structures vary by matter type and by professional — some work on fixed fees, others hourly or in stages. LEXNOVA does not set or control fees; discuss them openly and in writing with the professional before engaging them.

Timelines depend on the matter type and the availability of relevant professionals. If your situation is time-sensitive, say so clearly in your request so it can be prioritised appropriately.

How LEXNOVA Works

Yes. Describe your matter, where it is based and your preferred language, and a person reviews it and considers potentially suitable legal professionals who handle Sharjah matters. LEXNOVA Legal Connect is a lawyer-matching service, not a law firm: we give no legal advice, and any engagement is agreed directly between you and the professional.

No. LEXNOVA Legal Connect is a lawyer-matching service that helps you explore potentially suitable legal professionals. We do not provide legal advice or represent you in any matter.

We consider the practice area involved, the location of the matter, whether you are an individual or a business, the language you prefer, and any urgency you mention. Every potential introduction is reviewed by a person.

No. LEXNOVA does not guarantee outcomes, acceptance by any professional, or that a particular lawyer will be suitable. Our role is limited to helping you take an informed first step.

No. A general description of your situation is enough at this stage. Keep confidential documents, financial credentials and sensitive personal details for your direct conversation with the legal professional.

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