Month: October 2025

Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe concept of building safety and the documentation of rights is an integral part of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, as security and safety have become a cornerstone of government policy in Saudi Arabia. Furthermore, it has undergone a qualitative, legislative, and operational transformation on the ground, as the Kingdom strives to achieve a safe, healthy, and sustainable real estate environment. Enhancing real estate security and safety in the Kingdom and within the framework of promoting … Read more

Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has approved an update to the regulations governing penalties for municipal violations, adding a violation for dividing a building into units that do not comply with the building permit, as part of its efforts to regulate the urban environment, ensure the safety of structures, and enforce compliance with approved municipal regulations and permits. It stated that the penalties include a fine ranging from 5,000 to 25,000 riyals per non-compliant unit, with the violator required to remove … Read more

Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe General Real Estate Authority has recently identified a number of violations of the regulations governing the relationship between landlords and tenants in the city of Riyadh, as part of its ongoing regulatory efforts to ensure compliance with real estate regulations and legislation and to achieve balance in the rental market. The Authority stated that a total of 268 reports were received, and supporting documentation was completed for 250 of them, while … Read more