Article 28 of the Saudi State Leasing of Real Estate Law

This article sets the minimum subjects that must be included in the forms of the unified lease contract prepared by the Authority. They are:

1. Subletting and assignment: subletting the leased property to others, or assigning it in favor of another government agency.
2. Force majeure or emergency circumstances.
3. Equipping, operating, maintaining and cleaning the property, and security guarding if any, and the like.
4. The government agency's right to terminate the contract at the end of each lease year.
5. The right to terminate the contract if the leasing government agency is abolished.

Note that the article says the forms "include the provisions relating to" these subjects, meaning that the details of each provision are in the contract form itself, not in the article.

Of most concern to the lessor is item four, which means that the unified contract includes provisions on the agency's right to terminate the contract at the end of each lease year. The lessor should therefore read the contract form carefully before contracting.

The unified lease contract, under Article 1, is the contract form approved by the Authority. Article 27 deals with a lease ending in ownership, and Article 29 requires the Board to issue the regulations within 180 days of the date the law is published.

If you have a practical question about leasing a property to a government agency, it is best to consult a lawyer who specializes in real estate or administrative cases.