Rental Dispute Resolution (Enforcement Courts)
Written in plain language for general understanding. This is educational content, not legal advice. Based on Saudi royal decrees, regulations, and ministerial decisions.
Saudi National Law
What is this right?
When landlord-tenant disputes cannot be resolved privately, the courts provide a resolution path:
- Ejar as enforcement document: Because Ejar contracts are classified as enforcement documents, disputes can be taken directly to the Enforcement Court for quick action.
- Types of disputes: Common disputes include unpaid rent, deposit refunds, maintenance failures, eviction, and lease breach.
- Filing a claim: Claims can be filed online through the Ministry of Justice (Najiz) portal.
- Enforcement judges: The Enforcement Court can issue orders for eviction, payment of rent, return of deposits, and other remedies.
- General Courts: For disputes not covered by the Enforcement Court (e.g., contract interpretation or damages), the case goes to the General Court.
When does it apply?
- You have a dispute with your landlord or tenant that cannot be resolved through negotiation.
- Your landlord is not following the Ejar contract terms.
- You need a court order for eviction, payment, or other enforcement.
What should you do?
- Try to resolve the issue directly first — communicate in writing and keep records.
- Gather all documentation: Ejar contract, payment receipts, photos, correspondence.
- File your claim online through the Najiz portal (najiz.sa) or visit the court in person.
- Consider hiring a lawyer for complex disputes or high-value claims.
What should you NOT do?
- Do not take matters into your own hands — self-help remedies like changing locks or cutting utilities are illegal.
- Do not delay filing — some claims have limitation periods.
- Do not go to court without documentation — your Ejar contract and payment records are your strongest evidence.
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