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.
Leases and use rights
Judicial judgment — Court of Cassation – Civil
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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