FAQ
What does Al-Taswia do in real estate and property management?
As a real estate lawyer Baghdad clients use, we handle the legal side of managing property: drafting and depositing leases, checking registered title, rent collection, eviction disputes and files for foreign investors and companies.
Must a lease be deposited?
For properties under Rent Law No. 87 of 1979 (as amended), leases are written and a copy is deposited with the Real Estate Tax Directorate within 30 days (Article 7).
When does ownership pass?
On registration at the Real Estate Registration Directorate; a real estate disposition is concluded only by registration (Article 3, Law No. 43 of 1971).
How is unpaid rent recovered?
Through a notary-public notice after seven days from the due date, giving eight days to pay, then an eviction request if it stays unpaid (Article 17, Rent Law).
Can a foreign investor own property?
Under Investment Law No. 13 of 2006 (as amended): state land for a consideration, and private or mixed-sector land for housing projects only (Article 10/Second). Otherwise it depends on the file.
General information, not legal advice.