Ajman Issues Decree to Regulate Real Estate Fees and Violations

Ajman has introduced Emiri Decree No. 9 of 2025, signed by H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, the Crown Prince and Chairman of the Ajman Executive Council. This decree empowers the Department of Land and Real Estate Regulation to standardize service fees, enforce compliance, and impose fines across all relevant property transactions.

According to the decree, the Department is now “authorized to collect the determined service fees, detect and document violations, and collect the specified fines without prejudice to any harsher penalty stipulated in any other legislation.” Text or provisions in conflicting laws will be revoked to the extent of the conflict.

Implementation and Enforcement

The decree will take effect 60 days after its issuance, following its official publication in the Ajman Official Gazette. Once in force, the Department of Land and Real Estate Regulation will have the responsibility for full enforcement across the emirate, carrying out inspections, documenting infractions, and handling collection processes.

Modernizing Ajman’s Regulatory Framework

This decree is part of a broader initiative by Ajman to modernize its real estate regulatory environment and align with economic development goals. By centralizing fee collection and enforcement powers, Ajman intends to enhance transparency and efficiency in property management and transactions.

Implications for the Sector

For developers, property managers, and brokers, the decree marks a shift toward stricter oversight and standardized procedures. Renters and property owners can expect clearer guidelines on service fees and stronger recourse when violations occur. The revocation clause ensures that previous conflicting regulations are cleared, promoting legal coherence.

With enforcement set to begin in approximately two months, industry participants should prepare by reviewing their current practices against the new framework. Stakeholders may need to update compliance procedures, inform clients of new fee schedules, and ensure transparency in fee disclosures.

Ajman’s Emiri Decree No. 9 of 2025 represents a significant move to modernize real estate governance. With the Department of Land and Real Estate Regulation taking a proactive role in fee collection and enforcement, the decree aims to strengthen trust and efficiency in the region’s property market.