Fumnaya v Fulton [2015] DIFC SCT 079 (22 June 2015)

Fumnaya v Fulton [2015] DIFC SCT 079 (22 June 2015)

The Claimant was already compensated through the Security Deposit for both the extra days of occupation and any damages, and the Defendant vacated the unit on time; therefore, the Claimant is not entitled to further payment.

Citation
[2015] DIFC SCT 079
Parties
Claimant: FUMNAYA; Defendant: FULTON
Jurisdiction
United Arab Emirates
Judgment Date
22 June 2015
Procedural Posture
Small Claims Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim dismissed
Legal Topics
Tenancy Dispute, Security Deposit, Unpaid Rent, Damages
Landlord and Tenant Tenancy Dispute Security Deposit Unpaid Rent Damages

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Parties

FUMNAYA

Claimant

FULTON

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Small Claims Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Claimant is entitled to outstanding amounts at the end of the tenancy contract
  2. 2 Whether the Defendant vacated the unit on time and caused damage
  3. 3 Whether the Security Deposit covers the alleged damages and unpaid rent

Ratio Decidendi

The Claimant was already compensated through the Security Deposit for both the extra days of occupation and any damages, and the Defendant vacated the unit on time; therefore, the Claimant is not entitled to further payment.

Court Disposition

Claim dismissed

Orders

  • The Claimant’s Claim is dismissed.