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Harvika v Haji [2017] SCT 237 — Small Claims Tribunal adjudication on tenancy termination and security deposit recovery (21 December 2017)
The dispute centered on the Claimant’s attempt to terminate a commercial lease for a retail unit in the DIFC after failing to secure a residency visa necessary to operate a laundry business.
HASIA v HOWIE [2017] DIFC SCT 237 — Enforceability of lease break clauses in DIFC tenancy contracts (23 November 2017)
This Small Claims Tribunal judgment clarifies the application of contractual 'lease break' provisions and confirms the Court’s jurisdiction over tenancy disputes involving commercial premises located within the DIFC.