Commercial Leases

Commercial Leases: Landlords Take Case to the Council of State

On Friday, the Gathering of Owners of Rented Buildings in Lebanon denounced the Council of Ministers' decision to refer to parliamentary committees the law on commercial leases adopted by Parliament on December 15. In a statement, they announced that they would refer the matter to the Council of State to overturn the decision. They also said that ...

What’s the Latest Update on Commercial Leases?

The fate of parties engaged in old commercial leases remains uncertain, despite the State Council’s decision on April 5, 2023, to suspend Decree-Law No. 12835 concerning the government's referral of the commercial lease law to Parliament. Until the Council of State adjudicates on the substance of Decree-Law No. 12835 concerning old commercial ...