Jordan’s Lower House of Parliament will hold a legislative session on Wednesday morning to discuss a draft amended Real Estate Ownership Law for 2026.
The Council of Ministers recently approved the draft law, paving the way for its constitutional endorsement procedures.
The proposed amendments are expected to enhance legislative stability and generate a positive economic impact by strengthening confidence in the real estate sector, in line with the objectives of the Economic Modernization Vision.
The draft law addresses issues related to the removal of common ownership (undivided shares) by simplifying and accelerating procedures. This is expected to help resolve longstanding disputes involving thousands of properties and bring underutilized real estate assets into the economic cycle.
The amendments include provisions allowing for electronic sales and the adoption of e-signatures, alongside the full digitization of procedures and transactions, including payment, subdivision, and sale processes. All procedures would become electronic in compliance with the Notary Public Law, while also reducing financial and procedural burdens associated with printed publication, thereby saving citizens time, effort, and costs.
The amendments also permit the sale and subdivision of properties based on plans prior to construction, provided that a bank-approved allocation certificate is issued, a move expected to encourage investment and real estate development.
Additionally, the draft law replaces the requirement for unanimous consent among co-owners in property division cases involving built properties with a three-quarters majority approval, without infringing on the rights of remaining partners.
The law obliges the government, municipalities, and the Greater Amman Municipality to pay expropriation compensation within a maximum period of five years, including late-payment penalties. It also addresses conflicts between provisions on removing common ownership and legislation governing agricultural units, while aligning with the Jordan Valley Development Law to prevent overlapping application.
Furthermore, the draft law includes measures aimed at simplifying procedures for citizens by delegating greater authority to directors in governorates and various regions, thereby reducing centralization.
