Violation of Riyadh Rent Freeze Law (Hidden Rent Increase)
I need your legal opinion on a rental dispute in Riyadh. My previous Ejar contract (Contract No. 10465313117) was for 365 days (Feb 1, 2025 – Jan 31, 2026) at 28,000 SAR, paid in 4 equal quarterly installments of 7,000 SAR. The landlord has now offered a renewal starting Feb 1, 2026 but ending Nov 11, 2026 (283 days) at the same total rent of 28,000 SAR, split into 3 unequal installments (8,973 + 8,973 + 10,054). This short contract increases the daily rent by ~29% (from 76.71 SAR/day to 98.94 SAR/day), which I believe violates the September 2025 Riyadh Rent Freeze decree prohibiting rent increases for 5 years. I plan to file a complaint with REGA/Ejar today, timestamping my objection, and then accept the renewal tomorrow under duress to protect my family from eviction. Please review the attached documents (expired contract, renewal offer, payment schedule screenshots) and advise: Is this legally considered a rent increase under Saudi law? Does filing a complaint before acceptance preserve my rights? What