In December, the Vilnius Regional Court's Civil Cases Division reviewed an appeal from Kaunas City Municipality regarding a lower court's decision from May 2025. The municipality contests this earlier ruling in a civil lawsuit aimed at D. P., who is an unemployed individual with disabilities. The case centers on the recovery of approximately 4,057.11 EUR in debts accumulated from October 12, 2022, to April 30, 2024, alongside additional penalties and interest allegations.

The Kaunas municipality underscores the necessity to collect overdue payments tied to a rental agreement that has become a burden on public resources. They are seeking to enforce their claim for payment and pursue the termination of the rental agreement, emphasizing the financial and legal implications of tenant non-compliance. The municipality is aiming for legal action to facilitate the eviction of D. P. from the municipal housing, arguing that allowing unpaid debts to persist would set a negative precedent affecting future landlord-tenant relations within the city.

As the case progresses through the appeals process, the broader implications include the municipality's responsibility in addressing social welfare issues related to housing for unemployed persons with disabilities. The court's ruling may have lasting impacts on how civil cases such as this are handled, especially in terms of balancing the rights of vulnerable tenants against the financial ramifications for municipal authorities, which are strained under economic pressures.