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BS-1272/2012-ESB ECLI:DK:ESB:2022:BS0000002418 AI generated

Court dismisses tenant's claim for relocation costs after business lease termination due to lack of proof.

Case Number BS-1272/2012-ESB
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Denmark (DK)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed

Legislator summary

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The court dismissed the tenant's claim for relocation expenses following the termination of a commercial lease. The tenant argued that the landlord failed to provide a new suitable premises, necessitating costly relocation. However, the court found no evidence that the landlord was at fault for the lack of alternative space, as the tenant did not prove the landlord's liability for the vacancy.

Legislator headnote

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Section 115 of the Lease Act; Section 116 of the Lease Act: The tenant bears the burden of proving the landlord's fault for the inability to find new premises; without such proof, claims for relocation costs are rejected.

Keywords

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commercial lease termination relocation costs claim tenant burden of proof landlord liability business premises vacancy

Cited Legislation

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Section 115 of the Lease Act
Section 116 of the Lease Act
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Sagen drejer sig om fraflytningsopgøret mellem udlejer og lejer efter ophør af et erhvervslejemål