Arab Times, 14 September 2024: Kuwait Law No. 95/2024 has been issued to amend certain provisions of Kuwait Law No. 35/1978 related to real estate rental.

This amendment aims to streamline the legal process for rental disputes and enhance the enforceability of lease agreements.

The amendment requires all pending lawsuits before the Court of Appeal to be referred to the Court of First Instance, except for cases already reserved for judgment, which must be decided within one month.

The lease agreement between the lessor and lessee is now ratified as an enforceable tool for collecting unpaid rent, provided notification is sent to the lessee and a certificate proving non-payment is submitted.

Lease agreements must be in writing, signed by both parties, and specify the full rent amount and designated payment date.

Lease contracts must be documented according to Kuwait Law No. 10/2020 and appended to the executive formula.

Appeals against rulings issued by rental departments must be filed with the Court of First Instance in its appellate capacity.

The decree is effective from the date of its publication in the official gazette, Kuwait Alyoum.

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