Work, contracts & property
What the sources say
The Justice Ministry explains Decision 2064/L of 20 October 2025 assigning second civil courts to property-seizure and manipulation disputes. [1]
Scope & conditions: The scope is specified disputes arising during the revolution years, not all property litigation.
The explanation says related pending cases are transferred to the designated courts. [1]
Scope & conditions: Check the claim type and competent court in the relevant judicial district.
The ministry states that the decision took effect on 20 October 2025. [1]
Scope & conditions: The website explanation was published on 2 February 2026, distinct from the decision's effective date.
What you can prepare
Practical preparation suggestions, not a mandatory document list or a substitute for the authority’s requirements.
- Obtain exact property identifiers, rights-holder identities and signing authority.
- Review title records, annotations and mortgages with the competent office and adviser.
- Document actual occupation and any known dispute or seizure allegation.
- Check whether intended use fits planning and licensing rules.
- For a dispute, collect prior orders, case references and notice dates.
- Make financial commitments subject to clear document and approval checks.
Questions before you decide
Questions to verify your circumstances with the relevant authority, not assumptions of approval or exemption.
- Which authority handles a dispute over project land?
- What is Decision 2064?
- Does it cover every property claim?
Check the original sources
Every fact below is linked to a source. A news publication date alone does not establish when a legal rule takes effect.
- Official guidance
[1] شرح القرار 2064/ل بشأن منازعات الملكية والغصب
وزارة العدل السورية
- Source publication date
- Legal instrument date
- Stated effective date
