Your land is to be taken for a road or public facility? The expropriation law guarantees fair compensation and sets how it is valued and challenged. The Basic Law protects private property save for public interest with fair compensation.
Steps
- Project decision and identification of properties.
- Survey and description, with the owner present or notified.
- Valuation by a committee.
- Notice to the owner, who may accept or object.
- Payment, then handover.
What compensation covers
| Item | Note |
|---|---|
| Land value | By location and use at the time |
| Buildings and structures | By condition and value |
| Partial taking | Loss of value to the remainder is considered |
Objecting
- Obtain the survey and valuation record.
- Get an accredited valuation and comparable sales.
- Object to the entity, then claim before the administrative court. Read grievances.
Missing the survey, an outdated deed, or signing acceptance without review can cost part of the compensation. Read registration and heirship.
Your property affected?
Usus Law Firm handles valuation objections as part of administrative cases, in Riyadh and Tabuk, and advises in English.
This article is general legal information and is not a substitute for advice on your specific case. Court proceedings in Saudi Arabia are in Arabic; the official Arabic text of each law prevails.
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