The House of Representatives has officially included the Draft Amended Real Estate Ownership Law of 2026 on the agenda for its session scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, at 11:00 AM.
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Approved by the Cabinet last month, the bill aims to streamline the process of dissolving joint ownership (Izalat al-Shuyu') among partners, accelerating procedures to resolve long-standing disputes over thousands of properties and re-integrating unutilized real estate into the national economy.
Key Highlights of the 2026 Amendments:
Digital Transformation: The bill introduces provisions for electronic sales, digital signatures, and the digitization of all transactions, including payments, partitioning (Ifraz), and sales, in alignment with the Notary Public Law. This is expected to reduce financial burdens and the need for physical paperwork.
Off-Plan Sales: New amendments allow for sales and partitioning based on blueprints (off-plan) before construction begins. A "Certificate of Allocation" will be issued and recognized by banks, a move designed to stimulate investment and real estate development.
Partitioning Requirements: The condition for "unanimous partner consensus" for partitioning properties with existing buildings has been replaced. Partitioning now requires the approval of owners holding three-quarters (75%) of the property, provided the rights of the remaining partners are protected.
Expropriation Settlements: The bill mandates that the Government, Municipalities, and the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) pay expropriation compensations within a maximum of 5 years, with late payment penalties applied for each additional year.
Decentralization: Authorities will be delegated to regional and provincial directors to reduce centralization and simplify citizen transactions.
Legal Harmony: The bill addresses conflicts between joint ownership dissolution and legislation regarding agricultural units, ensuring compatibility with the Jordan Valley Development Law to prevent dual application.
