Court dismisses pre-sale utility charges claim

TDT | Manama

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A Bahraini man who bought a laundry business two years ago has been cleared of a BD6,652 claim for electricity and water charges after the High Civil Court ruled the case was not accepted against him and that the claim itself was too old to be heard.

The claim related to charges linked to the laundry premises for October 2016 to July 2017, years before the man took over the business.

A social centre that owns the building sued both the former laundry owner and the current owner, seeking payment said to cover use of the unit, including water costs.

The court ruled the new owner cannot pursue claims, as the agreement’s rights and obligations apply only to original parties.