Eviction notice in Jordan: how the notarised notice works

General information only, not legal, tax or government advice, and no lawyer-client relationship. Laws, fees and procedures change: before you rely on anything here, check the current rule, fee or price with a licensed Jordanian lawyer and the relevant government office (such as the Department of Lands and Survey or the municipality).

What a landlord must do to evict a tenant in Jordan, step by step.

At a glance

The landlord sends a notarised notice through the notary public (كاتب العدل), stating what is owed or what must be fixed.
The tenant has 15 days from receiving it to pay or put it right.
If not, the landlord can file an eviction case in court.
While the case runs, the tenant must keep paying the rent.

The short answer

For unpaid rent, an unpaid agreed share of common services or a breached lease term, the landlord sends the tenant a notarised notice (إنذار عدلي). If the tenant does not put it right within 15 days of receiving it, the landlord can ask the court for eviction¹. After three or more repeats of non-payment no new notice is needed, and subletting without written consent is a separate ground¹.

The steps in general

The landlord sends a notarised notice through the notary public (كاتب العدل), stating what is owed or what must be fixed¹.
The tenant has 15 days from receiving it to pay or put it right¹.
If not, the landlord can file an eviction case in court.
While the case runs, the tenant must keep paying the rent¹.

When no new notice is needed

If the tenant has failed to pay three times or more, the law lets the landlord go to court without a new notice each time¹.

If you are the tenant

Do not ignore the notice: count 15 days from when you received it.
Pay what is owed in a way you can prove (bank transfer or a signed receipt), or put right the breach.
Keep the notice and every receipt, and speak to a lawyer if you dispute it.

How people usually think about it

Many landlords think a phone call or message is enough. The grounds in article 5(c)(1) depend on a notarised notice¹.
Many tenants think paying late after the notice is fine whenever they get to it. The 15 days count from receiving the notice¹.

Common misunderstandings

“The landlord can change the locks if I do not pay.” Eviction goes through the notice and the courts; ask a lawyer straight away if this happens.
“After the notice I can stop paying until court.” Rent must keep being paid during the case¹.

Frequently asked questions

How many days does a tenant have after an eviction notice?

15 days from receiving the notarised notice to pay or put the breach right¹.

Is a notice needed every time rent is late?

After three or more repeats of non-payment, the law does not require a new notice¹.

Can a landlord evict without a reason when the lease ends?

For leases since 31 August 2000, the tenancy ends at the agreed term unless the lease renews it. See our tenancy law page and ask a lawyer about your lease.

How long does an eviction case take?

It depends on the court and the case. Ask a lawyer for a realistic estimate.

Sources

Landlords and Tenants Law No. 11 of 1994 as amended, article 5(c)(1)–(3) and article 13(a) (Legislation and Opinion Bureau) (checked 31 October 2026)

This page was last reviewed on 31 October 2026.