Committee established by Justice Minister to revamp rental and real estate regulations
The Minister of Justice, Counselor Nasser Al-Sumait, has recently announced the formation of a committee in Kuwait with the primary goal of modernizing the legislative framework related to rental matters and the regulation of owners' associations. This initiative is part of Kuwait’s broader legal reform program aimed at modernizing laws to improve justice efficiency and reduce court backlogs [4].
The committee, chaired by the Court of Appeal Counselor Mohammed Al-Sanea, is comprised of high-ranking judiciary members. These include Vice Chairman Court of Appeal Counselor Khaled Al-Asousi, members Court of Appeal Counselor Abdullah Al-Kandari, Judges Mohammed Al-Rabiah and Yousef Al-Kandari, and Rapporteur Sultan Al-Shujaei [1][2].
The committee's work will focus on legal framework governing rental agreements, with the aim of shifting the system to an electronic platform. This move is expected to create a more balanced relationship between landlords and tenants through updated, digitized rental legislation. Additionally, the committee will draft a legal system to regulate associations of owners to improve the governance and transparency in the management of jointly owned properties [1][2].
To ensure legislative harmony and practical applicability, the committee will review related legal texts, including the key provisions of the civil and commercial laws. This review will help achieve legal consistency and integration by aligning rental and property ownership regulations with these related laws [1][2][4].
The committee will also adopt a consultative approach, engaging with relevant government institutions and stakeholders from the real estate and housing sector. This approach is designed to craft practical, comprehensive legislation that meets current needs and aligns with international best practices [1][2][4].
By establishing transparent and well-governed rules for landlords’ unions to manage shared properties efficiently, the committee aims to strengthen fairness and balance between landlords and tenants. This initiative is expected to contribute significantly to enhancing fairness and transparency in Kuwait's rental market [1][2].
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[1] Ministry of Justice Press Release [2] Committee Members Announcement [3] Legal Reform in Kuwait: A Focus on Modernizing Rental Laws and Owners' Associations [4] Kuwait's Legal Reform Program Overview
The committee, in its endeavor to modernize rental laws and owners' associations, will primarily work on the electronic transition of rental agreements, fostering balance between landlords and tenants. To ensure cornerstone legislative consistency, they will review and align related laws, including civil and commercial texts.
