Enforcing Court ruling

Last activity 08 March 2024 by XTC XBOX

177 Views

7 replies

Post new topic

XTC XBOXNew member02 March 2024 12:02:34

I paid security deposit to purchase a property. The seller could not sell me the property due to xyz reasons and when i demanded a return of the deposit, he literally said 'make me'. I took him to court. The court ruled in my favour. He appealed against the verdict. The court rejected the appeal. My lawyer checked his financial record and found that he has two properties, but both under banks name. The lawyer said that they will 'keep an eye on him' . That's it. How am i supposed to actually get my money. It seems the seller has transferred his wealth in his wife's and children's name. He has travel ban. He is Bahraini. I'm just concerned about not getting back my deposit even though the court has twice ruled in my favour. Is there no way to get money? If this is the case, what is preventing the seller to do the exact same thing with another buyer? How can i put him in jail? That is the only threat which will force him to pay up. He runs a real estate agency for crying out loud ! Can anyone advise the way forward.

hakkabActive member02 March 2024 12:21:00

What real state agency?

XTC XBOXNew member02 March 2024 15:13:31

@hakkab if i wanted to disclose that, i would had already. The name of agency is not important. Just be careful with giving away deposit to anyone

hakkabActive member02 March 2024 15:53:21

The deposit is required at the time of booking. You just have to find trusted real estate.

I hope someone can help you here. On the other hand, you can help others not to be scammed by the same person. I hope for a good outcome for you

leh95Member03 March 2024 10:27:24

@hakkab very brazen of you to ask such question in a public forum. one cannot state such names publicly.

@xtcxbox i am sorry for the situation you are in.

was there no option for you to use an escrow or a reputed lawyer as middlemen ? alas i cannot offer any inisght on this matter. some of the more experienced members like @xtang can maybe offer some insight here. hope it works out for you

XTC XBOXNew member04 March 2024 09:07:25

@leh95 thanks for your words. I'll wait for someone to give me a solution to this matter. It had been four five months now without any action on the court verdict. Otherwise, ill try to find another lawyer. The problem is that ive already gone through this "finding a lawyer" route when i first wanted to lodge a complaint. That first experience was costly and hectic, until i found this one who got the job done, but has now seemingly given up

XTangBahrain/UAE/Saudi Arabia Expert06 March 2024 06:50:49

11781

Did you approach execution court for enforcement of orders? That court can seize bank accounts or attach property. But if he has nothing, then it really won't go anywhere. They don't jail for civil matters such as this. You can try with another lawyer.

XTC XBOXNew member08 March 2024 16:51:08

@XTang thanks for your input. I agree that before giving up,i should at least try with another lawyer.

Articles to help you in your expat project in Bahrain

Getting married in Bahrain
Bahrain allows anyone who resides in the country to get married, irrespective of nationality or religion. The ...
Driving in Bahrain
Expats love the freedom and convenience of driving, and many choose to purchase or rent their own car. But, ...
Opening a bank account in Bahrain
Opening a local bank account is essential for receiving your salary. The Wage Protection System (WPS) is designed ...
Relocating with your pets to Bahrain
One of the decisions to make when relocating to a foreign country is what to do about pets. For many expats, there ...
Starting a business in Bahrain
According to the World Bank Group report for 2019, Bahrain lies 3rd out of 20 nations, for ease of doing business ...
Studying in Bahrain
The universities and colleges in Bahrain are too numerous to mention. The majority are Bahrain institutions, but ...
Education and childcare in Bahrain
Both public and private schools are available in Bahrain, but most expats tend to enrol their children in private ...
Healthcare in Bahrain
Bahrain has world-class medical facilities, health professionals, and easy access to medical treatments. Public ...