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LILYMAE v LAIBA [2021] DIFC SCT 319 — Permission to appeal granted regarding MEP work assessment (02 March 2022)
The underlying dispute in this matter concerns a construction-related claim, specifically involving the execution and valuation of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) works. Following an initial judgment issued on 18 February 2022, the Claimant, Lilymae, sought to challenge the findings of…
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Mafalda v Magee [2021] DIFC SCT 319 — Liability for water damage and limits on alternative accommodation costs (18 February 2022)
The Small Claims Tribunal clarifies that landlords cannot shift liability for property damage to tenants when maintenance negligence is the root cause, while simultaneously capping reimbursement for alternative housing at the pro-rata rental value of the original unit.
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