المملكة: The most notable of which is raising the rent…new real estate controls to correct 4 violations in rental contracts – urgent
Adopted New controls to correct violations of the statutory provisions regulating the rental relationship between landlord and tenant, in a step aimed at raising the level of compliance in, enhancing the protection of the rights of the parties to the contractual relationship, and ensuring the stability of the rental sector.
The controls stipulated obligating violators to amend their situations and correct the violations recorded against them within specific time periods, in line with the approved statutory provisions, as they identified four main types of violations, along with the regulatory mechanisms to address and correct them.
The real estate market in Saudi Arabia
The controls stipulated that the landlord who raised the total rent value be obligated For the property, as well as anyone who has increased the value of the rent for vacant property in the city of Riyadh compared to the value of the last lease contract, to correct the value of the rent in accordance with the applicable regulations, within the period determined by the competent committee.
The Authority obligated the lessor who did not submit an application to register the lease contract in the electronic network of “Ejar” took the initiative to complete the process of regular registration of the contract, emphasizing the importance of documenting contracts and ensuring the rights of all parties.
The controls also included lessors in the city of Riyadh who refrained from renewing lease contracts and obligated tenants to vacate the property outside of legal cases, as they must renew the contract if the tenant continues to wish to renew.
Regular procedures
The General Real Estate Authority confirmed that the violation was not corrected. Within a period not exceeding ten days, it is granted the right to take the necessary legal measures, which may include amending the value of the total rent or renewing the rental contract in accordance with the approved provisions.
If the violation cannot be corrected due to renting the property to another bona fide tenant, the dispute shall be referred to the competent court to decide on it in accordance with judicial procedures.
The Authority stressed that the application of these controls does not prevent the right of those affected to demand compensation before the competent judicial authorities, stressing that the new controls will begin as of the date Its official adoption is part of efforts to regulate the real estate market and enhance contractual justice between landlords and tenants.
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