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Ministry of Municipalities and Housing Approves the "Guide for Oversight of Illegal Subdivision of Residential Units" to Enhance Compliance and Protect Housing Quality

وزارة البلديات والإسكان تعتمد "دليل الرقابة على التقسيم المخالف للوحدات السكنية".. لتعزيز الامتثال وحماية جودة السكن

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The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has approved the "Guide for Oversight of Illegal Subdivision of Residential Units" to provide a unified regulatory and supervisory framework for addressing the unlawful subdivision of residential and mixed-use units across the Kingdom. The guide defines illegal subdivision, specifies the procedural, technical, and oversight requirements for handling violations, and outlines roles and responsibilities among the Ministry, municipalities, partner entities, property owners, and tenants. It establishes a comprehensive monitoring methodology based on proactive data matching, lease contract review, community reports, and field inspections, with penalties applied according to applicable municipal regulations.

PublishedJuly 5, 2026
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