Rental and Real Estate Lawyer in the Sultanate of Oman
Leases · Eviction · Ownership & Registration · Property Sales
A property dispute may start with late rent, an eviction notice, a sale contract whose terms were not performed, or an ownership document that needs review. The appropriate legal step depends on the cause of the dispute and the right that needs to be proven.
Our rental dispute lawyer service in Oman covers disputes over rent, eviction and termination of leases, as well as disputes relating to property ownership, sale and registration. The legal path depends on the nature of the right claimed, the contract and the available documents.
Dr. Sarhan & Dr. Said Al-Risi Law Firm & Legal Consultancy reviews rental and real estate files, drafts applications and memoranda, and follows up on disputes before the competent authorities, within the agreed scope of engagement.
Law Firm & Legal Consultancy
Licensed branch: Sohar
Civil law firm — Registration No. 374 | Commercial Registration 1335487 (Active) | Head office: Al Udhaybah North, Bawshar, Muscat Governorate.
Which Real Estate and Rental Cases Does the Service Cover?
The work required depends on whether the dispute arises from a lease, a sale contract or a registered right over the property. Files that can be submitted for review include:
Rental and eviction disputes
These disputes concern claims for unpaid rent, eviction requests, renewal or termination, and issues relating to maintenance or use of the leased property. The lease, proof of payment, notices and correspondence are examined to identify the available claims and defences before any step is taken.
Ownership and property registration disputes
The dispute may involve conflicting ownership documents, a disagreement over a property share or usufruct right, or a problem registering a transaction on a property. The review starts with the title deed, the survey sketch and the documents relating to the claimed right, taking into account the Real Estate Registry Law issued by Royal Decree 56/2026.
Disputes arising from property sales
A dispute may arise from non-payment of the price, late handover, a property description that differs from the contract, or failure to complete the obligations connected with transfer of ownership. The review covers the sale contract and its annexes, correspondence and proof of performance, to determine the appropriate claim.
When Should You Consult a Rental Dispute Lawyer in Oman?
A legal review is appropriate when the terms of a contract become disputed, when one party receives a notice or claim that may affect their rights, or when a question of ownership or registration cannot be settled with the available documents.
- When rent has not been paid, or the amount or grounds of a claim are disputed.
- When you receive an eviction request or want to file one on a legal basis.
- When a dispute arises over terminating or renewing a lease.
- If a property sale contract, handover or registration of the transaction has stalled.
- If there are conflicting documents regarding ownership or a usufruct right.
Filing a claim is not the first step in every file; the matter may begin with a document review, a formal demand, or exploring a settlement depending on the subject of the dispute.
How Is the Legal Path for a Rental or Property Dispute Determined?
Rental disputes that fall within the jurisdiction of the rental dispute committees are brought before the competent committees under the provisions in force. Royal Decree 12/2025 addressed the regulation of these matters, and the rules for electronic adjudication were issued by Minister of Interior Decision 115/2025.
The Ministry of Interior’s “Insaf” service allows rental dispute applications to be filed electronically. The type of application and its procedural status are reviewed before choosing how to file it.
For ownership disputes and other property transactions, jurisdiction and the path depend on the right in dispute, the nature of the application, and the authority responsible for registration or for hearing the dispute. It should not be assumed that every property-related case goes through a single authority.
What Documents Are Needed to Review the Case?
It is best to prepare the documents relevant to the dispute, without sending all the details or sensitive documents in the first appointment message.
Leases
The lease agreement, receipts, notices and correspondence between the parties.
Ownership
The title deed, survey sketch, and documents relating to the transaction or right in dispute.
Sales
The sale contract and its annexes, proof of payment and handover, and correspondence.
If the dispute has formally started
Available applications, memoranda, decisions or judgments.
Additional documents may be requested after reviewing the facts; this list is not a uniform requirement for every property file.
How Does Our Firm Handle a Real Estate File?
The workflow depends on the nature and stage of the case. The administrative and professional starting point can be summarised as follows:
Request an appointment
A brief description of the type of case or contract, without legal advice being given through the booking channel.
Review the facts
Identifying the parties, obligations and key documents.
Study the options
Assessing whether what is needed is a contract review, a claim, a settlement or a procedure before a competent authority.
Define the scope of engagement
Agreeing on the legal work to be carried out before it begins.
Follow-up under the engagement
Preparing applications or memoranda and following up on the steps in the file.
Sending a message or booking an appointment does not mean the engagement is automatically accepted. Our appointment and consultation policy explains the rules for initial contact and acceptance of work.
Know Your Rights in Real Estate and Rental Cases
The rules that apply to a landlord–tenant relationship differ from those governing ownership, registration and property transactions. Knowing how to describe the problem is therefore not enough to decide on the procedure; the contract, the nature of the right and the parties’ documents must be reviewed.
Service Locations and Appointments
The firm’s registered head office is in Al Udhaybah North, Wilayat of Bawshar, Muscat Governorate. There is also a registered activity site in Al Waqibah, Wilayat of Sohar, North Al Batinah Governorate. Details of other locations and their professional status are subject to the firm’s approved regulatory documents.
For approved location details, see our contact page, or get in touch to request an appointment without sending sensitive file details in the first message.
Official email: info@lawfirmoman.com
Frequently Asked Questions About Rental and Real Estate Cases
What matters does a real estate lawyer in Oman handle?
The service covers reviewing leases and sale contracts, rent claims, eviction requests, and disputes relating to ownership, registration and property obligations. A file may require only a contract review, the preparation of a claim, or following up on a dispute. The scope of work depends on the facts, the documents and the accepted engagement.
Where are rental dispute applications filed?
Applications within the jurisdiction of the rental dispute committees are filed under the applicable rules, including electronic filing through the Ministry of Interior’s “Insaf” service. The nature and stage of the dispute must be checked before choosing the path, and not every property matter is treated as a rental dispute.
Is late payment by the tenant enough to evict?
Non-payment of rent may form the basis of a legal claim where its conditions are met, but it does not lead to eviction automatically. The contract, the amounts claimed, the notices and the parties’ evidence must be examined, and the procedures set by the regulations in force must be followed before the competent authority.
What documents are needed when there is a dispute over property ownership?
You can start with the title deed, survey sketch, contracts and correspondence relating to the disputed right, along with any previous decisions or records. What is requested later depends on whether the dispute concerns ownership of the property, a share in it, or registration of a transaction on it.
Can a property dispute be resolved without filing a claim?
A settlement, a review of the contract terms or a formal demand may be explored depending on the type of dispute and the parties’ willingness. Some files may require a procedure before a committee, a judicial body or a registration authority. The choice is made after reviewing the facts and documents, and no single method suits every case.
Legal and Official Sources
- Royal Decree No. 12/2025: amending the provisions on the landlord–tenant relationship.
- Minister of Interior Decision No. 115/2025: rules for electronic adjudication of rental disputes.
- Royal Decree No. 56/2026: Real Estate Registry Law.
- Ministry of Interior: Insaf service for rental dispute applications.
Disclaimer
The information on this page introduces the service and provides general legal awareness. It does not constitute a legal opinion or advice on any specific matter. No lawyer–client relationship arises merely from reading the content or requesting an appointment; the scope of any legal work is determined after reviewing the facts and documents and accepting the engagement.