Disputes & Resolution
25 terms in this category
Amicable Resolution
Resolving dispute through direct agreement between parties without litigation, faster and cheaper, preserving relationships between landlord and tenant.
Breach Notice
Official notice to breaching party to require return to compliance, specifying deadline before legal action, preserving rights.
Class Action
Lawsuit filed by group of plaintiffs with same dispute, common against developers in delivery delays, lower cost and more effective.
Complaint Filing
First step in rental dispute, done electronically through Ejar, requiring documentation and sufficient evidence to prove claim.
Counter-Claim
Claim from defendant against plaintiff in same case, considered with original claim, saving time in adjudication.
Court Fees
Fees paid to judicial body for case consideration, nominal in Ejar, may be high in major cases.
Damages Assessment
Evaluating damage value in property by neutral expert, determining deduction from deposit or claim, requiring photo documentation.
Damages Claim
Judicial claim for compensation for damages caused by one party, requiring proof of damage and causation, compensation determined judicially.
Debt Collection
Legal procedures to collect arrears from tenant, including warning, litigation, and execution, requiring specific legal expertise.
Default Judgment
Judgment issued when one party fails to appear, issued in favor of present party, absent party may object within legal period.
Eviction Order
Court ruling to evict tenant from property, executed with execution court assistance, issued for legitimate reasons like non-payment.
Expert Witness
Specialized expert providing technical opinion in dispute like real estate appraiser or engineer, testimony helping in dispute adjudication.
Hearing
Official meeting of parties before judicial committee to present arguments, may be in-person or electronic, recorded in official protocol.
Interim Measure
Temporary court action to protect party's rights during case consideration, like property attachment, preventing actions harmful to rights.
Judgment Execution
Applying court judgment on ground, includes collection or eviction, done through execution court with its broad powers.
Judicial Contract Rescission
Voiding contract by court ruling for material breach, returning parties to pre-contract state, imposing compensation if damages exist.
Legal Fees
Costs of hiring attorney for representation in disputes, varying by case complexity, may be ordered against losing party.
Ombudsman
Neutral mediator investigating complaints and providing recommendations, quickly resolving administrative disputes, complementing real estate judiciary role.
Payment Plan
Agreement between landlord and tenant to schedule arrears payment in installments, avoiding legal procedures, documented in writing.
Rental Claim
Lawsuit between landlord and tenant, filed in Ejar, includes arrears, eviction, and damages, characterized by speed in adjudication.
Settlement Conference
Meeting before official sessions attempting settlement, mandatory in Ejar, aiming to reduce court cases.
Specific Performance
Ruling obligating breaching party to perform obligations as stated in contract, alternative to monetary compensation, common in real estate sale contracts.
Statement of Claim
Official document containing claim details, demands, and evidence, basis of starting procedures, must be accurate and comprehensive.
Subpoena
Court order summoning person for testimony or document presentation, compliance mandatory, non-compliance leads to legal penalties.
Verdict
Final decision issued by judicial committee after studying evidence, binding for execution, may be appealed within legally specified period.
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