Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 3273

The provisions of Articles 602, 603 of the Civil Code. Their implication: in subletting, the relationship between the lessor and the original lessee is subject to the provisions of the original lease. The sublease does not create a direct relationship between the sublessee and the original lessor except as regards rent. As regards all other rights and obligations, the lease relationship remains indirect between the original lessor and the sublessee, with the original lessee acting as intermediary between them. - Expiry of the original lease. Its necessary consequence. Inevitable expiry of the sublease. - The sublessee’s assertion of rights over the premises exceeding those of his lessor. Impermissible.