Answer:
When a rent cheque is returned due to account closure, the landlord cannot pursue an Order for Payment. Instead, the cheque is treated as an executory instrument, and the landlord must initiate forced execution procedures through the competent execution court to recover the amount.
Legal Basis:
- Article 667 of Federal Decree Law No. (50) of 2022 Commercial Transactions Law,
- Article 212(2) of Federal Decree Law No. (42) of 2022 Civil Procedures Law.
Relevant case law:
Case No. 06/01212/2025 of 2025 / RDC / Primary Court - Second Primary Committee on Orders Performance.