Contract Template
Synonyms: Lease Template، Rental Contract Template، Standard Form
Last updated: 2026-05-06
Short Definition
Standardized lease contract template approved by Ministry of Housing, ensuring all mandatory clauses and legally protecting both parties.
Overview
Legal Basis
Ejar contract templates are based on provisions of the Civil Transactions Law issued by Royal Decree No. (M/191) of 1444 AH. The Ejar Platform Regulation specifies mandatory clauses for contract validity. REGA periodically reviews and updates templates to reflect statutory developments and good market practices.
Practical Example
A newly established real estate office needs to sign 20 contracts monthly. Instead of writing each contract from scratch (taking an hour each), the office uses Ejar's ready residential contract template. For each new contract: 1) the office opens the template, 2) enters property data (deed, description, location), 3) enters tenant data (ID, contact), 4) specifies duration, rent, and payment mechanism, 5) adds custom clauses if needed (e.g., no pets allowed), 6) sends for signing. The whole procedure: 10 minutes instead of an hour. The template ensures all statutory conditions are met, reduces drafting errors, and unifies contract quality in the office.
Common Mistakes
- ✗Removing mandatory clauses from the template to simplify — invalidates the contract and prevents Ejar documentation.
- ✗Copying an old template (pre-2018) and using it — may miss new clauses that became mandatory.
- ✗Using residential template for commercial contract — clauses differ (tax, commercial register, activity); must choose correct template.
- ✗Adding clauses contradicting laws (like: 'lessee has no right to judicial recourse') — deemed void as they violate public order.
- ✗Relying entirely on template without review — each contract has its circumstances; custom clauses may be necessary for your case.
International Differences
In the UAE, the 'Unified Tenancy Contract' is used in Dubai. In Turkey, no official unified templates exist; left to the parties. In the UK, 'AST Tenancy Agreement' is a common template. The Saudi advantage: official Ejar templates ensure unified quality across thousands of daily contracts, with limited customization within a clear legal framework.