Tenant rights in Jordan

Leases made after 31 August 2000 follow the agreed terms; the landlord needs a court order to evict, must deliver the property fit for use and carry out necessary repairs, and cannot raise rent mid-term unless the contract allows it. The tenant must pay rent on time, use the property as agreed and avoid damage. This guide →

Generally no: a court judgment is needed, and cutting utilities or changing locks is not allowed. For a written lease that has expired, the owner can seek an urgent order through the Magistrates' Court after a notary notice, but the tenant has a window to challenge it. Rental contracts →

The statute lists exhaustive grounds, including unpaid rent after a 15-day notary notice, repeated breaches, unauthorised subletting, illegal use, damage and, if the contract allows, the owner's return. A lease that has simply expired is handled under the contract. This guide →

For contracts made after 31 August 2000, only as the contract provides: a fixed percentage or renegotiation at renewal, with no unilateral mid-term increase. Older contracts follow a separate regime of proportional increases. Rental contracts →

The landlord carries out necessary repairs to prevent deterioration unless the contract shifts maintenance to the tenant, while minor repairs fall on the tenant (Civil Code). A tenant may repair and deduct in some cases under the law. Rental deposits →

If the contract provides for automatic renewal it renews once for a similar term unless the tenant notifies non-renewal before the term ends, per a 2026 law-firm summary; otherwise it ends when the term expires. Rental contracts →

The pre-2000 continuation rights do not apply to nationals of another country unless their state gives Jordanians the same right; foreigners renting more than 10 dunums for more than 3 years need Interior Minister permission. Foreign ownership limits →

To the Magistrates' Court where the property is located. Eviction claims are valued at the annual rent. Official bodies →