The Claimant Lemma was an individual who had rented a unit in the DIFC.

The Defendant Lancho was the owner of the Unit.

The underlying dispute arose over a tenancy contract entered into between the parties dated 9 November 2019 for a tenancy period from 9 November 2019 until 8 November 2020 which was extended until 8 January 2022.

On 31 January 2022, the Claimant filed a claim in the DIFC Courts’ Small Claims Tribunal seeking a refund of the security deposit of 5,000 AED.

There was a Consultation before the SCT Judge and both parties were in attendance, but failed to reach a settlement.