In a striking case, an Asian national approached a luxury car rental company in Dubai and requested to rent their most expensive vehicle, a Lamborghini Urus, for an extended period. While the company approved the request and handed over the vehicle, they were left shocked when, after 37 days, the renter had only paid AED 565 of the total AED 76,000 owed.

Faced with the tenant’s refusal to settle the amount, the company filed a civil lawsuit, and the Dubai Civil Court ruled in its favor, obligating the individual to pay the full amount, based on contractual obligations and supporting documents.

Case Background:

The lawsuit stated that the car was rented at a daily rate of AED 1,000, and during the rental period, the defendant accumulated traffic fines totaling AED 2,180, along with additional Salik toll charges. Altogether, the unpaid amount reached AED 76,572.

Despite repeated attempts to resolve the issue amicably, the renter failed to comply, prompting the company to escalate the matter to court. They submitted key documents including a signed rental agreement, a list of traffic violations, and a detailed account statement.

Court Ruling:

As the defendant failed to attend the hearing or contest the signature on the agreement, the court considered the case as ruled in absentia under the UAE Civil Procedure Law. The court concluded that contractual obligations are binding, and since the document bore the defendant’s signature, it holds full legal weight.

In addition to the rental amount, the court also granted the company a 5% late payment interest from the date of the legal claim until full repayment, recognizing it as fair compensation for the incurred damages due to the delay in payment.