Article 38 of the Saudi Accredited Valuers Law

This article identifies the judicial body for lawsuits relating to practicing the valuation profession.

The rule: the competent court hears all lawsuits brought:

• by the accredited valuer, or
• against them,

for a reason related to practicing the profession under the provisions of the law.

Scope of the rule:

• It covers lawsuits in both directions: the valuer's lawsuit against others, such as claiming fees, and a third party's lawsuit against the valuer, such as claiming compensation.
• The cause of the lawsuit must relate to practicing the profession. Lawsuits with no connection to the profession are not addressed by the article.
• The article does not name the competent court, so identifying it follows the general rules of jurisdiction.

Practical effect: someone who believes a valuer made an error in their valuation and caused them harm, or a valuer who has not received their fees, goes to the competent court.

Relationship to other articles:

• Article 37 allows a person whose license, membership or registration was cancelled or struck off to apply for a new license or membership, or re-registration, after 3 years from the date of the decision.
• Article 39 requires anyone who undertakes work for others that requires valuation to obtain a determination of value from one or more registered valuers, and refers to the Regulations the cases and the timing of application.

Anyone with a dispute with an accredited valuer related to practicing the profession should consult a lawyer who specializes in civil cases and compensation or in commercial cases.