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Gulf Insider
27-03-2025
- Business
- Gulf Insider
Court Rejects Woman's Bid To Sell Family Home
A court has dismissed a woman's attempt to compel the sale of her late father's house, ruling that the property, still home to her mother and siblings, cannot be divided or sold without the written consent of every heir. The woman had filed a claim against her mother and siblings, arguing that she was entitled to have her share separated from the inherited property. She no longer wished to remain part of the joint ownership and sought to have her stake isolated through the courts. Legal heirs Her lawyer, Hanan bin Hammouda, said that the property formed part of the late father's estate and that all parties involved were his legal heirs. The claimant had asked the court to assess the value of her share and to have it transferred to court requested a statement from the Ministry of Housing regarding the status of the its response, the ministry confirmed that the house had belonged to the deceased and that, under Islamic inheritance rules, the claimant was entitled to one share out of 24. The Urban Planning and Development Authority later gave its view, assessing the value of the house at BD85,000. On that basis, the woman's share would be worth BD3,438. However, the authority added that the share could not be physically delineated or handed over, as the structure of the house and the regulations governing land use made that impossible. House Some of the heirs were also still residing in the house. With no way to partition the property, the woman asked the court to order its sale at public auction so she could receive her share in cash. The court examined the property deeds and found a clause stating that no sale could take place unless all heirs agreed in writing. It also noted that the house was the only asset left by the deceased, and that some family members who would be adversely affected had nowhere else to live. Also read: Court Orders Father To Pay Legal Fees For Refusing To Apply For Child's Passport
Daily Tribune
26-03-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Court rejects woman's bid to sell family home
A court has dismissed a woman's attempt to compel the sale of her late father's house, ruling that the property, still home to her mother and siblings, cannot be divided or sold without the written consent of every heir. The woman had filed a claim against her mother and siblings, arguing that she was entitled to have her share separated from the inherited property. She no longer wished to remain part of the joint ownership and sought to have her stake isolated through the courts. Legal heirs Her lawyer, Hanan bin Hammouda, said that the property formed part of the late father's estate and that all parties involved were his legal heirs. The claimant had asked the court to assess the value of her share and to have it transferred to her. The court requested a statement from the Ministry of Housing regarding the status of the property. In its response, the ministry confirmed that the house had belonged to the deceased and that, under Islamic inheritance rules, the claimant was entitled to one share out of 24. The Urban Planning and Development Authority later gave its view, assessing the value of the house at BD85,000. On that basis, the woman's share would be worth BD3,438. However, the authority added that the share could not be physically delineated or handed over, as the structure of the house and the regulations governing land use made that impossible. House Some of the heirs were also still residing in the house. With no way to partition the property, the woman asked the court to order its sale at public auction so she could receive her share in cash. The court examined the property deeds and found a clause stating that no sale could take place unless all heirs agreed in writing. It also noted that the house was the only asset left by the deceased, and that some family members who would be adversely affected had nowhere else to live.
Daily Tribune
20-03-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Investors sue real estate firm over unfinished homes and refunds
TDT | Manama A real estate firm is facing legal action after failing to deliver homes it had promised to buyers under a buyback arrangement. Investors who had paid in full for residential units are now seeking to have their contracts cancelled and their money refunded, with BD161,675 at stake. The cases, brought against the company and its owner, argue that the firm breached its agreements by neither completing the properties nor transferring ownership as required. The claimants, three in total, had signed preliminary sale and purchase agreements with the company. The first, along with his partners, bought an off-plan unit for BD72,000, fully paid. On the same day, they also signed a resale agreement, under which the property was to be sold back to the company for the same amount. Sale contract Construction was meant to be completed within a year. It wasn't. No final sale contract was signed either. A similar agreement was reached between the company and the second and third claimants, who together paid BD85,000. Their unit, too, was never finished. The company also failed to make two months' rent payments totalling BD4,675 under a separate lease agreement. With no progress and no sign of their money being returned, the claimants took the matter to court. The court examined the sale and purchase agreements, noting that they bore signatures attributed to both sides. The company had raised no objections to the agreements nor challenged the fact that full payment had been made. No evidence was presented to show any real steps taken towards completing the units or transferring ownership. Contractual obligations The court found the company had broken its contractual obligations by failing to hand over the properties despite having received the full purchase price. In the first case, the court ordered the company to return BD72,000 to the claimant, with legal interest set at 1 per cent per year from the date of the claim until full repayment. It was also told to cover legal fees and court costs, including BD1,500 for legal representation.
Gulf Insider
27-01-2025
- Business
- Gulf Insider
Bahrain: MPs Set To Vote On Increasing Water Subsidy For Bahraini Families With Six Or More Members
Parliament will vote next Tuesday on a proposal to increase water subsidies for Bahraini families with six or more members. The revised plan aims to raise the subsidised water quota to 100 cubic metres at a reduced rate of 25 fils per cubic metre. Under the new proposal, an 80 fils tariff would apply to water usage between 101 and 150 cubic metres, while anything above that would be charged at 200 fils per cubic metre. The plan, aimed at easing financial pressures on larger households, builds on an earlier version submitted in December 2023, which was amended to focus on single-family households with six or more members, making the plan more targeted and workable. Financial Pressures MP Mohammed Yousif A1 Marifi, who originally proposed the change, described it as anecessary step to ease financial pressures on citizens. 'This measure aims to lighten the loadon families by increasing the support available for domestic water use,' A1 Marifi said. However, some MPs have raised concerns, warning of potential financial and environmental risks- They pointed out that water subsidies continue to rise while consumer tariffs remain unchanged. The Ministry of Electricity and Water Affairs had previously warned that the consumption of water continues to increase, which strains resources further. Concerns The Ministry also flagged the potential for overuse, cautioning that increasing the subsidised quota could encourage wasteful consumption. This could further deplete resources like natural gas and put pressure on the environment Initially, the proposal sought to increase the subsidised water quota for all households, but it was amended to target larger households specifically, making it a more focused and effective measure. The revised proposal aims to balance the need for relief for larger families while addressing concerns about waste and resource depletion. Relief Measures In response to claims of insufficient support for larger households, the Ministry pointed to existing relief measures. Families classified as low-income by the Ministry of Social Development already receive financial assistance for electricity and water bills, ranging from BDIO to BD20. Last year, electricity and water subsidies amounted to BD243 million, with BD85 millionallocated to water subsidies alone. Next Steps The proposal is now set to be discussed in Parliament next week, where MPs will decide whether to press ahead with the changes- The Public Utilities and Environment Committee hasurged MPs to back the revised proposal, arguing that it addresses public concerns and provides essential support for larger Bahraini families grappling with mounting costs. Source The daily Tribune News Of Bahrain
