Article 416 of the Saudi Civil Transactions Law
المادة 416 من نظام المعاملات المدنية · الفرع الثاني: التزامات المؤجر
The article obliges the lessor to deliver the leased item and its accessories in a condition fit for full use of the benefit, and to enable the lessee to benefit without obstacle throughout the lease period.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
1- على المؤجر تسليم المأجور وملحقاته في حالٍ يصلح معها لاستيفاء المنفعة المقصودة كاملة.
2- يكون التسليم بتمكين المستأجر من الانتفاع بالمأجور دون مانعٍ يعوق الانتفاع، مع بقاء ذلك مستمرًّا حتى انقضاء مدة الإيجار.
This is the official Arabic wording, the only legally binding version. We do not translate the law itself; the explanation below is ours. Official source: Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers
Article 416 explained in plain English
This article specifies the lessor's obligation to deliver, which is the first and most important of his obligations, and sets it out in two paragraphs:
Paragraph (1) - the subject of delivery and its condition: the lessor must deliver:
- The leased item and its accessories, so delivery is not limited to the main thing.
- In a condition fit for obtaining the intended benefit in full; delivering a thing that does not achieve the purpose for which it was leased is not enough.
Paragraph (2) - how delivery is made and its continuation: delivery is made by enabling the lessee to benefit from the leased item without any obstacle that hinders the benefit. Importantly, this enabling is not a single moment; it must continue until the lease period ends.
In practical terms, the lessor's obligation does not end with handing over the key, but extends throughout the period so that the lessee remains able to benefit without hindrance.
Closely related provisions are connected to this article: Article 417 allows the lessor to withhold delivery until he receives the rent due in advance, and Article 418 subjects delivery of the leased item and its accessories to the rules on delivery of the thing sold unless otherwise agreed.
To assess a particular situation, it is advisable to consult a lawyer who specializes in real estate or civil cases.
Practical example
Badr rented a shop in Riyadh to open a cafe, and the contract included two parking spaces that go with the shop. The lessor must deliver the shop and the two spaces in a condition fit for full use of the benefit, and Badr must remain able to benefit from them without obstacle until the end of the lease period.
Translated from our Arabic explanation with machine assistance. For guidance only; it does not replace advice from a lawyer on your situation.
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Frequently asked questions about Article 416 of the Saudi Civil Transactions Law
What is the lessor's obligation in delivering the leased item?
He must deliver the leased item and its accessories in a condition fit for obtaining the intended benefit in full.
Does the lessor's obligation end once the item is delivered?
No. Delivery is made by enabling the lessee to benefit without obstacle, and this must continue until the lease period ends.
Does delivery include the accessories of the leased item?
Yes. The article provides for delivery of the leased item and its accessories.
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