The Superintendency of Industry and Commerce has defined important criteria regarding jurisdiction in the resolution of disputes related to lease agreements. This delimitation seeks to provide greater clarity to users regarding which authority is competent to hear their claims, depending on the origin of the conflict.
When the dispute arises from a violation of consumer rights, it can be brought before the Superintendency’s Delegation of Jurisdictional Affairs. In these cases, the tenant acts as a consumer vis-à-vis the landlord as a service provider.
In contrast, if the dispute involves a breach of contract not directly related to consumer rights, the matter must be heard by ordinary civil judges, who have jurisdiction to resolve general contractual disputes.
This differentiation ensures that cases are properly channeled and that justice is administered more efficiently, in accordance with the nature of each case.
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