Article 13 of the Saudi Housing Support Regulation
المادة 13 من تنظيم الدعم السكني · الفصل الثالث: تخصيص الدعم السكني
The article requires a housing support contract to be concluded with the beneficiary on forms the Ministry prepares, setting out the terms, conditions, rights and obligations governing the support.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
يُبرَم مع المستفيد عقد دعم سكني - وفقاً لنماذج تعدها الوزارة - يبين الأحكام والشروط والحقوق والالتزامات التي تحكم تقديمه وفقاً لأحكام هذا التنظيم واللائحة والأنظمة ذات الصلة.
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 13 explained in plain English
This article provides that benefiting from housing support takes place under a contract concluded with the beneficiary, which is characterized by the following:
- It is prepared on forms prepared by the Ministry of Housing.
- It sets out the provisions, conditions, rights and obligations governing the provision of the support.
- It is subject to the provisions of this Regulation, the Implementing Regulations and the relevant laws.
The contract matters in practice, as it is the direct reference for the beneficiary's relationship with the Ministry after allocation. The text indicates that the contract does not create provisions independent of the Regulation, but sets out what governs the provision of support «in accordance with the provisions of this Regulation, the Implementing Regulations and the relevant laws», so it may not contain anything contrary to them.
This article comes after Article 12, which determines the type of support allocated, and is followed by the provisions on the financial installment in Article 14. Anyone who needs an opinion on the terms of the contract can consult a lawyer who specializes in real estate 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 13 of the Saudi Housing Support Regulation
Does the beneficiary sign a housing support contract?
Yes. A housing support contract is concluded with the beneficiary on forms prepared by the Ministry.
What does a housing support contract contain?
It sets out the provisions, conditions, rights and obligations governing the provision of support under the Regulation, the Implementing Regulations and the relevant laws.
Who prepares the housing support contract forms?
The Ministry of Housing prepares them, and the contract is concluded with the beneficiary in accordance with them.
More articles on Housing Support Priority and Allocation
- Article 8
The article suspends housing support application procedures if the applicant's or family's circumstances change so that the requirements of Article 4, 5 or 6 are no longer met, and allows reactivation once the cause ends.
توقف إجراءات طلب الدعم السكني إذا تغير حال المتقدم أو الأسرة (أو أحد أفرادها) بعد تاريخ تقديم الطلب، بحيث لم تعد تتوافر في الطلب متطلبات أي من المواد (الرابعة)
- Article 11
The article ranks applicants who meet the conditions by priority under criteria the Implementing Regulations set, including financial condition, age, family size, social and health condition, and order of application.
يُرتَّب المتقدمون - الذين توافرت فيهم شروط الحصول على الدعم السكني - بحسب أولويتهم في الحصول على الدعم السكني بناءً على المعايير التي تحددها اللائحة، ومنها: 1 -
- Article 12
The article provides that the Ministry determines the type of housing support allocated to the applicant based on his financial condition, the suitability of the support to his situation, and his place of residence, and the Implementing Regulations set the rules for each type.
تُحدد الوزارة نوع الدعم السكني الذي يُخصص للمتقدم بناءً على المعايير الآتية: ب - الحالة المالية للمتقدم وأفراد أسرته. ج - ملاءمته لوضع المتقدم وأفراد أسرته. هـ
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