Success story: Villa rental dispute in Ibiza for foreign client.

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At Almar Lawyers, we are proud to share one of our most recent  success story, where we were successful in obtaining significant compensation for a foreign client following a dispute relating to the rental of a luxury villa in Ibiza.

The client had paid a considerable sum in advance, but the housing did not meet the agreed standards.

Thanks to our legal work, we were able to get the money back and compensation for the additional costs.

This case, which we won at first instance and subsequently before the Provincial Court, demonstrates our commitment to defending the rights of our clients.

Context of the case

Our client is a wealthy foreign businessman who had rented a luxury villa in Ibiza for a holiday of almost two weeks.

The rental price was 85,000 euros, a figure that reflected the high expectations placed on the property.

However, when he arrived at the property, he found a situation that was far from what he had expected and what he had paid for.

The house, located in Sant Josep de sa Talaia, was in a deplorable state. Not only was it dirty, with the remains of a party organised by previous tenants, but it also had multiple damages.

Door locks were broken, appliances did not work, and security railings were loose, among other problems.

Faced with this situation, our client decided not to spend a single night in the villa and immediately moved to a hotel from where he could rent another property that would meet his expectations.

Reasons to turn to Almar Lawyers

After the owner refused to return the money, claiming that he had complied with the agreement and had left voluntarily, our client decided to take legal action.

He turned to Almar Lawyers in search of a solution, relying on our experience to defend his rights and recover his money.

Case Analysis

Initial Assessment: Legal Diagnosis and Strategy

From the outset, our legal team identified clear indications of breach of contract by the owner.

The client had not only paid a considerable sum in advance, but also had to bear additional costs due to the deplorable state of the villa

For all these reasons we decided to file a claim for payment before the court of first instance in Ibiza.

Key Evidence and Testimonials

In order to strengthen our case after a long procedure, we collected detailed evidence, testimonies, assessments, documents…

As well as records of the additional payments our client had to make to stay in a hotel and subsequently in another villa.

Challenges Faced During the Process

The main challenge in the case was the landlord’s defence that alternatives were offered to the client, such as a quick clean-up of the property or a move to another property.

However, we demonstrated that these options were not viable given the severity of the damage and the urgency of the situation.

The client had limited time for his holiday and could not afford to wait for the problems to be resolved.

Success story: The Judicial Process

Favourable Judgment at First Instance and in the Provincial Court

The court of first instance agreed with us and ruled in our favour, condemning the property manager to compensate our client with a total of 117,360 euros, which included the 85,000 euros paid in advance and the additional expenses incurred by our client.

In the Provincial Court, we reiterated that the manager did not meet the minimum expectations of the contract, and that the client had acted reasonably in abandoning the villa in the deplorable state it was in.

In addition, we emphasised that the time-limited nature of the client’s holiday made it unfeasible to accept any delay in delivering the property in optimum condition.

Confirmation of the Judgment in Favour of the Client

Finally, the Provincial Court upheld the judgement in favour of our client.

The court confirmed that the real estate manager should compensate the client with a total of 117,360 euros, considering that the damages and the poor condition of the property constituted a serious breach of the agreement, which justified the return of the money and the payment of the additional expenses incurred by our client.

This case is a clear example of the importance of enforcing agreements.

At Almar Lawyers, we remain committed to defending our clients’ rights, ensuring that they get the justice they deserve, no matter how complex the case.

Your peace of mind is our priority. Let our legal services in Ibiza take care of the formalities so you can enjoy yourself to the full.

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