Article 418 of the Saudi Civil Transactions Law
المادة 418 من نظام المعاملات المدنية · الفرع الثاني: التزامات المؤجر
The article subjects delivery of the leased item and its accessories to the rules on delivery of the thing sold, unless the parties agree otherwise.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
تسري على تسليم المأجور وملحقاته أحكام تسليم المبيع؛ ما لم يتفق على خلاف ذلك.
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 418 explained in plain English
In regulating delivery of the leased item and its accessories, this article refers to the rules on delivery of the thing sold in the Law, so those rules apply to a lease.
The purpose of this reference is to avoid repeating provisions; instead of setting separate rules for delivery of the leased item, the Law subjected it to the rules on delivery of the thing sold.
But this reference is not binding in all cases, since the text limits it with the phrase "unless otherwise agreed". The lessor and the lessee may agree in the contract on different rules of delivery, and their agreement applies.
This article must be read with:
- Article 416, which obliges the lessor to deliver the leased item and its accessories in a condition fit for obtaining the intended benefit in full, and makes delivery consist of enabling the lessee to benefit without obstacle until the end of the period.
- Article 417, which allows the lessor to withhold delivery until he receives the rent due in advance.
This article does not state the details of the rules on delivery of the thing sold; they are to be consulted in their place in the Law.
To assess a particular situation, it is advisable to consult a lawyer who specializes in real estate or civil cases.
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 418 of the Saudi Civil Transactions Law
What rules apply to delivery of the leased item?
The rules on delivery of the thing sold apply to delivery of the leased item and its accessories, unless otherwise agreed.
Can a different method of delivery be agreed in a lease contract?
Yes. The text allows agreement contrary to the rules on delivery of the thing sold.
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The texts are reproduced from the official website of the Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers for reference; where they differ, the officially published Arabic text prevails. This content is not legal advice.