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Judicial judgment — Court of Cassation – Civil

Landlord Interference and Its Effect on Rent

Decision reference: Civil Court of Cassation Decision No. 35 of 2021.

Rent is due when the benefit is obtained or available. A landlord may not interfere with the tenant’s enjoyment. If use is entirely lost, rent falls due no longer from the time the benefit was lost; if the loss is partial but materially affects use, the tenant may terminate and rent falls from termination.

Updated: 22 September 2026

Prepared and reviewed by: Ashraf Al-Khawaja

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Rent is due when the benefit is obtained or available. A landlord may not interfere with the tenant’s enjoyment. If use is entirely lost, rent falls due no longer from the time the benefit was lost; if the loss is partial but materially affects use, the tenant may terminate and rent falls from termination.

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What is the effect of a landlord’s interference with the tenant’s use of the leased property?

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Rent is due when the benefit is obtained or available. A landlord may not interfere with the tenant’s enjoyment. If use is entirely lost, rent falls due no longer from the time the benefit was lost; if the loss is partial but materially affects use, the tenant may terminate and rent falls from termination.

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