Judicial principles and studies
Amman Municipality Liability for Street Opening and Compensation Claims
The study summarizes principles on liability for street openings and the duties of Amman Municipality under the Municipalities Law, noting the need for technical inquiry to determine causes of damage and the responsible party.
Updated: 10 September 2026
Prepared and reviewed by: Ashraf Al-Khawaja
Subject
The points address limits on the right to open streets and the duties of Amman Greater Municipality under Articles (5/6) of the Municipalities Law, the link between private parties' street-opening works and civil liability if those works cause harm to others, and that any improvement to land from opening or paving a street should be considered in compensation assessment.
Summary
- Exercising a lawful right is permitted but subject to limits that prevent harm to others; conduct causing damage can give rise to a compensation claim. - Amman Greater Municipality bears responsibility for opening and paving streets and providing services; no one may open streets except under its supervision and oversight. - The municipality's liability and its connection to alleged damages should be examined, particularly where it licensed a third party and required the street opening. - A technical expert examination is necessary to determine the cause of the damage and which party is liable, and whether faults arose from execution or from the municipality's plans and designs prepared by the concerned departments. This content is a general educational summary and does not constitute a judicial text or legal advice.
Practical significance
Highlights the need for municipal oversight of street works, the role of technical expertise in liability disputes, and the consideration of any value improvements to property when fixing compensation.
Sources and references
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