In brief
Regulates licensed real estate brokerage, marketing, advertising and property management, the brokerage contract, the broker's duties and penalties, repealing the Real Estate Offices Regulation of 1398H.
Summary of the law
Key points
- A brokerage contract must have a fixed term; if none is agreed it is 90 days from signing (Article 7).
- Brokerage and property marketing require a licence, so check the broker's licence before signing and paying commission.
Penalties
- One or more penalties, including a fine of up to SAR 200,000, which may be doubled for a repeat within three years (Article 19).
- A penalty decision may be challenged before the competent judicial body within 30 days of notice (Article 20).
A plain-language summary prepared by Al-Bayan Al-Wadih Law Firm, focused on the violations and problems that come up most in daily life. It is not a substitute for the official text or for legal advice.
What it covers
- Licensing
- The brokerage contract and its term
- Broker's duties
- Violations and penalties
Timeline
- Issued: Royal Decree M/130 · 30/11/1443H
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Official text at the Bureau of Experts
The authoritative text is in Arabic; the Bureau of Experts publishes English translations for some laws.
Full official text
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