Leekhit v Liladhar [2021] DIFC SCT 274 (23 December 2021)

Leekhit v Liladhar [2021] DIFC SCT 274 (23 December 2021)

The Defendant admitted liability for unpaid rent and associated penalties. The contract and applicable law entitle the Claimant to recover outstanding rent, penalties for bounced cheques, court fees, and to seek eviction after contract expiry.

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Citation
[2021] DIFC SCT 274
Parties
Claimant: Leekhit; Defendant: Liladhar
Jurisdiction
United Arab Emirates
Judgment Date
23 December 2021
Procedural Posture
Small Claims Leasing Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim allowed
Legal Topics
Tenancy Dispute, Unpaid Rent, Eviction, Bounced Cheque, Court Fees
Landlord and Tenant Contract Law Tenancy Dispute Unpaid Rent Eviction Bounced Cheque Court Fees

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Parties

Leekhit

Claimant

Liladhar

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Small Claims Leasing Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Defendant is liable for unpaid rent under the tenancy contract
  2. 2 Whether the Defendant is liable for penalty for bounced cheques
  3. 3 Whether the Defendant should be evicted after contract expiry

Ratio Decidendi

The Defendant admitted liability for unpaid rent and associated penalties. The contract and applicable law entitle the Claimant to recover outstanding rent, penalties for bounced cheques, court fees, and to seek eviction after contract expiry.

Court Disposition

Claim allowed

Orders

  • The Defendant shall pay the Claimant AED 62,100.
  • The Defendant shall evict Unit 000, DIFC, Dubai on 15 January 2022.