The Rental Dispute Settlement Committees handled 5,746 applications and disputes in 2025, issuing 4,325 decisions as part of ongoing efforts to resolve rental-related disputes within the legal and procedural framework governing the country’s real estate sector.
The latest indicators highlight the scale of work undertaken by the committees in addressing disputes between landlords and tenants and processing the legal and financial procedures associated with rental cases. Of the 4,325 decisions issued during the year, 3,331 were final decisions, while 994 were preliminary decisions. The committees also recorded the deletion or dismissal of 387 applications in accordance with applicable procedures.
The figures further show that the committees processed 10,458 legal transactions during the same period, covering various procedures related to cases brought before them. Financial transactions totalled 2,351, including 1,673 deposit applications, 48 new deposits and 630 financial transfer requests.
The volume of applications, decisions and associated transactions reflects the important role played by the Rental Dispute Settlement Committees in maintaining an organised framework for resolving disputes arising from rental relationships. Their work covers cases submitted by both landlords and tenants and includes the legal and financial measures resulting from decisions issued in such disputes.
The committees were established under Law No 4 of 2008, which regulates the leasing of real estate, and were subsequently amended by Law No 6 of 2022. The legislation provides for the establishment of one or more committees within the Ministry of Municipality, named "Rental Dispute Settlement Committee.” Each committee is headed by a judge from the Court of First Instance selected by the Supreme Judicial Council, while its composition and remuneration are determined by a decision of the Council of Ministers.
The institutional framework was further developed through Cabinet Resolution No 54 of 2013, which established five Rental Dispute Settlement Committees within the ministry. Each committee is chaired by a judicial officer holding the rank of president of a Court of First Instance, selected by the Supreme Judicial Council, and includes two representatives from the ministry as members.
The Rental Dispute Settlement Committees Office provides services to citizens and residents and manages procedures related to rental disputes submitted to the committees. Its responsibilities include receiving and processing applications, following up on cases and implementing the procedural requirements associated with decisions.
A key feature of the system is its emphasis on expediting the resolution of rental disputes. According to available service indicators, most applications are decided within approximately two weeks, supporting faster settlements and reducing the time required for parties to obtain a decision.
The committees have also strengthened institutional co-ordination between the Ministry of Municipality and the Supreme Judicial Council through electronic connectivity with the Rental Dispute Settlement Committees. The digital integration is intended to streamline procedures, improve the exchange of case-related information and enhance operational efficiency.