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FS-3716/2007-ARH ECLI:DK:ARH:2023:FS0000000018 AI generated

Tenant's son arson charge in same area justifies eviction delay under Danish tenancy law.

Case Number FS-3716/2007-ARH
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Denmark (DK)
Decision Date
Outcome Allowed / Granted

Legislator summary

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The court allowed the tenant's request to postpone eviction due to her son's arson charges in the same neighborhood. The tenant argued that the threat to her safety and property justified the delay, while the landlord contended that the son's actions did not directly impact the tenancy itself. The court ruled in favor of the tenant, establishing that a credible threat to personal safety from a family member's criminal activity in the vicinity can serve as a valid ground for postponing eviction proceedings.

Legislator headnote

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Section 115 of the Act on Tenancy of Residential Premises; A tenant may request a postponement of eviction if the tenant or a close relative faces a credible threat to personal safety or property due to criminal activity by the relative in the same area.

Keywords

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tenant eviction postponement family member criminal activity personal safety threat residential tenancy law arson charges vicinity close relative protection premises safety risk

Cited Legislation

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Section 115 of the Act on Tenancy of Residential Premises
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Sag om, hvorvidt lejer kan udsættes af lejemål grundet lejers søn, som har været sigtet for ildspåsættelse i samme område som lejemål