Article 26 of the Saudi State Leasing of Real Estate Law
المادة 26 من نظام استئجار الدولة للعقار
The Authority may make periodic visits to properties leased by government agencies to confirm their suitability, proper use and fitness for work needs, without prejudice to the powers of supervisory bodies.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
للهيئة -دون إخلال باختصاصات الجهات الرقابية- القيام بزيارات دورية للعقارات المستأجرة من الجهات الحكومية، للتأكد من صلاحيتها وحسن استعمالها وملاءمتها لحاجة العمل.
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 26 explained in plain English
This article gives the General Authority for State Real Estate the power to make periodic visits to properties leased by government agencies.
The article specifies the purpose of the visits as three things:
- Confirming the property's suitability.
- Confirming its proper use.
- Confirming its fitness for the needs of the work.
The article begins with the phrase "without prejudice to the powers of the supervisory bodies", meaning that the Authority's visits do not replace or detract from the supervision of other supervisory bodies, but work alongside it.
These visits complement the periodic report that Article 25 requires the leasing agency to submit to the Authority on the condition of the property. The Authority receives reports from the agency, and may also verify for itself through visits.
The article uses the word "the Authority may", so it is a power the Authority exercises, and the article does not state the number of visits or their dates.
Article 27 deals with leasing a property that ends in ownership.
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 26 of the Saudi State Leasing of Real Estate Law
Is the State Real Estate Authority entitled to visit leased buildings?
Yes. The Authority may make periodic visits to properties leased by government agencies, without prejudice to the powers of the supervisory bodies.
What is the purpose of the Authority's visits?
To confirm the property's suitability, proper use and fitness for the needs of the work.
More articles on Authority Oversight and Disputes
- Article 24
The Board of Grievances is competent to decide all disputes arising from applying the State Leasing of Real Estate Law, its regulations or the rules.
يختص ديوان المظالم بالفصل في جميع المنازعات التي تنشأ عن تطبيق أحكام النظام أو اللائحة أو الضوابط.
- Article 25
The leasing government agency must submit a periodic report to the Authority on the condition of the leased property, as the regulations set.
تقدم الجهة الحكومية المستأجرة للعقار تقريراً دوريًّا إلى الهيئة عن حالة العقار المستأجر، وفقاً لما تحدده اللائحة.
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.