Nelson v Nicolyne [2024] DIFC SCT 111 (15 July 2024)

The Claimant did not obtain prior approval for the rent amount from the Defendant before executing the new tenancy agreement, failed to deliver the service as agreed, and the invoiced fee is invalid.

Citation: [2024] DIFC SCT 111
Parties: Claimant: Nelson; Defendant: Nicolyne
Jurisdiction: United Arab Emirates
Judgment Date: 15 July 2024
Procedural Posture: Small Claims Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome: Claim dismissed
Legal Topics: Breach of Contract, Service Agreement, Lease Negotiation

Contract Law Breach of Contract Service Agreement Lease Negotiation

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Parties

Nelson

Claimant

Nicolyne

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Small Claims Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the Claimant delivered the service as agreed regarding negotiation of new lease terms and rent amount
2 Whether the Defendant is liable to pay the invoiced service fee

Ratio Decidendi

The Claimant did not obtain prior approval for the rent amount from the Defendant before executing the new tenancy agreement, failed to deliver the service as agreed, and the invoiced fee is invalid.

Court Disposition

Claim dismissed

Orders

Each party shall bear their own Costs