Legal Support for the Real Estate Sector in Bahrain

At Manal Dhahi Legal Consultants, we offer a full spectrum of legal services tailored specifically to the complexities of Bahrain’s dynamic real estate market.

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Whether you're a property developer, private investor, real estate agency, tenant, or government body, our expert team ensures your real estate rights are protected at every stage from title registration and property transfer to lease disputes and strategic land transactions.

We provide clear, efficient legal guidance to help you navigate Bahrain’s property laws, real estate regulations, and evolving market challenges, while minimizing risk and maximizing value.

Our expert solutions for the  real estate sector

  • Property sales and purchase contract drafting, review, and negotiation.
  • Land and title deed registration with the Survey & Land Registration Bureau.
  • Residential and commercial lease agreements, including long-term and short-term contracts.
  • Real estate investment and portfolio structuring.
  • Inheritance, gifts, and transfer of ownership.
  • Dispute resolution for landlord-tenant conflicts, unpaid rent, eviction, or trespassing.
  • Zoning, land use regulations, and legal due diligence for property transactions.
  • Joint ownership agreements and strata law compliance for shared properties.
  • Support for real estate licensing, brokerage compliance.
  • Title & Property Ownership: Seamless legal support for property transfer, including title deed verification, drafting sale & purchase agreements, and navigating Land Registry approvals and foreign ownership laws.
  • Land Registration & Zoning: Ensuring documentation aligns with RERA guidelines and zoning compliance. Resolving survey disputes, managing land use reclassification, and establishing easement agreements.
  • Dispute Resolution & Litigation: Robust representation in real estate litigation and arbitration, resolving disputes over ownership/boundaries, contractual breaches, and claims of fraud or misrepresentation.
  • Real Estate Investment & Structuring: Legal structuring for investors, assisting with REIT advisory, creating frameworks for investment funds, and providing risk analysis for foreign ownership.
  • Inheritance & Family Transfers: Handling delicate property transfers via inheritance or gift deeds, ensuring compliance with Sharia-compliant inheritance rules and obtaining necessary court approvals.
  • Landlord-Tenant & Lease Disputes: Expert representation in residential and commercial matters, covering lease drafting, eviction notices, rent recovery claims, and Tenancy Law compliance.
  • Brokerage & RERA Compliance: Supporting agencies with RERA licensing, contract review for brokerage services, and handling commission disputes and regulatory adherence.
  • Joint Ownership & Strata Law: Assisting with shared properties, drafting Joint Ownership Agreements, setting service charge rules, and managing disputes within owners' associations.

• Resolving multi-party ownership disputes and inheritance-based title claims.

• Successfully recovering unpaid rent in high-value commercial leasing cases.

• Facilitating cross-border real estate investments for foreign clients.

• Assisting clients in land use reclassification and regulatory appeals.

• Drafting and registering long-term leases for mixed-use developments.

• Advising real estate agencies on compliance, licensing, and ethical advertising.

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Our legal approach 

1
Technical Collaboration

We partner with engineers and sector specialists to align legal terms with operational requirements and deliverables.

2
Risk Forecasting

Our contract strategies proactively identify and mitigate legal and financial risks before they arise.

3
Rapid Legal Response

From cease & desist letters to urgent court filings, we act quickly to defend our clients’ interests.

4
Transparent Client Experience

We maintain open, honest, and direct communication throughout every phase — from consultation to resolution.

Yes, but only in designated freehold zones such as Juffair, Amwaj Islands, Durrat Al Bahrain, Reef Island, and Bahrain Bay.

What documents are needed for a property sale in Bahrain?

Typically: title deed, ID/passport, seller and buyer contracts, clearance certificates, and Land Registry approvals.

Freehold means full ownership with no time limits. Leasehold is a right to use a property for a specific term (e.g., 99 years) but not full ownership of the land.

Through mediation, RERA arbitration, or real estate courts depending on the issue.

Yes. All real estate agents and firms must be licensed by RERA to legally operate.

A notary validates property sale contracts, gift deeds, powers of attorney, and ensures legal documentation is binding and enforceable.

Yes — property gifts between spouses, children, and parents are allowed, but require notarized gift deeds and legal processing.

It governs shared buildings and multi-owner properties, ensuring fair usage, service charges, and dispute resolution among unit owners.

Only under specific legal grounds such as non-payment, misuse of property, or violations of the tenancy agreement.

Yes — Islamic inheritance rules apply in Bahrain unless otherwise stipulated by will (for non-Muslims with court approval).

RERA oversees property developers, real estate agents, off-plan sales, escrow accounts, and real estate advertisements to protect consumers and enforce compliance.

It typically takes 2 to 6 weeks, depending on the type of transaction and documentation accuracy.

No. Property inheritance must follow Islamic succession law or court proceedings for non-Muslims, with title transfer upon completion of the legal process.

Yes, through formal legal procedures, including written notice and a tenancy court ruling if the tenant does not comply

Yes. All real estate agents must be licensed and registered with RERA to operate legally in the Kingdom.

Landlords may issue warnings and take legal action through tenancy courts for violations such as misuse, illegal subletting, or property damage.

A notary legally authenticates property agreements, powers of attorney, and other related documents to ensure their enforceability.

Yes. Corporate ownership of property is common and requires proper documentation, legal structuring, and commercial registration.

By filing a case with the Land Registry and, if needed, pursuing legal action with supporting survey documentation.

No. Consent from all co-owners is required unless legal power of attorney is granted or a court judgment allows sale.