When does a real estate agent get a commission?
The functioning of the real estate market has always relied on intermediation. A real estate agent is expected to identify an interested party, bring the parties into contact and contribute ...
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Cyprus’ accession to the Schengen Area
The Schengen Area is often presented as a technical European project or as a tool facilitating the free movement of persons and businesses. In reality, however, it constitutes one of ...
When is the principle of proportionality triggered?
The principle of proportionality is among the fundamental principles of modern public law and constitutes an integral element of the control of public power. Its operation, however, is neither unlimited ...
Specific performance of a gift without consideration
Specific performance is one of the most powerful and intrusive remedies of equity, as it goes beyond monetary compensation and compels the actual fulfilment of a contractual obligation.
Its significance ...
Access to environmental information: right and limits
Public access to environmental information constitutes a fundamental element of the European legal order and a core instrument of modern governance.
At a time when decisions relating to energy, major ...
Development with limits: nuisance as a legal and social issue
Construction activity constitutes a fundamental pillar of economic growth and urban development. In recent years, particularly in urban centres, the intensity and pace of development have significantly altered the built ...
Affordable housing or unchecked investment?
Affordable housing in Cyprus is not threatened by development itself, but by the absence of effective preventive control over property acquisitions by third-country nationals. In the vast majority of cases, ...
Allergen information: liability in the catering sector
Information on allergens is not merely a matter of good customer service practice; it is a mechanism for safeguarding public health. In the catering environment, where consumers are unaware of ...
Single unified agreement for sale of multiple properties
In agreements involving the sale of multiple properties together, time tests not only the contracting parties and the terms they agreed upon, but also any constraints encountered, such as development ...
When power challenges international law
The recent military intervention by the United States in Venezuela, involving the use of armed force on the territory of a sovereign state and the arrest of its incumbent head ...
Fair rent under the Rent Control Law
The concept of “fair rent” under the Rent Control Law is not synonymous with what each landlord or tenant may subjectively consider a “reasonable” rent. The legislator has set specific ...
Exclusive use of the matrimonial home after divorce
The family home is the centre of daily life and a refuge of stability for every family. When spouses are separated, the question of who remains in the home often ...
Illegal possession of property by a co-owner
Co-ownership of immovable property, as a form of proprietary relationship, presupposes equality among co-owners and joint use according to each co-owner’s share. This constitutes the fundamental basis on which ...
A litigant has one opportunity to prove their case
Procedure is not a flexible framework that allows litigants to correct their mistakes after they have presented their case before the court.
Rather, it is a mechanism that ensures the ...
The EU strengthens travellers’ rights
The modern European tourism market has evolved into a dynamic but often unstable environment, where consumers rely on travel organisers for packages combining flights, accommodation, and other services. At the ...
Illegal possession of property and the rights of the owner
Possession of immovable property constitutes a central element of ownership and is legally protected against any unlawful interference. When possession is granted with the owner’s consent through a lease ...
A second chance for the bankrupt
Bankruptcyshould not be seen as a stigma or punishment, but as an opportunity for a fresh start.
The legislation on bankruptcy and discharge from debts is designed to help individuals ...
Duty of full disclosure in health insurance
Health insurance is a vital sector directly linked to the protection of the insured’s health and life. The conclusion of an insurance policy is not a mere formality; it ...
Britons in Cyprus and inheritance tax
Thousands of Britons have settled in Cyprus, drawn by the sun, the quality of life, and a familiar legal system. Yet behind the idyllic lifestyle lies a complex web of ...
Landlord vs statutory tenant
Rent control law 23/83 clearly regulates the relationship between landlords and statutory tenants, offering the latter security of tenure and protection from arbitrary evictions and excessive rent increases. This protection, however, ...
Land boundaries and judicial protection
Boundary disputes over immovable property are a common phenomenon in Cyprus, as land is a valuable asset with deep social and economic significance. These cases are not confined to private ...
Environmental rights and local government in Cyprus
The protection of the environment is emerging as one of the most significant issues of modern law. The Council of Europe, through the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities, has ...
Director of Land Registry’s authority in property distribution
The issue of how a co-owner can release their share in a jointly owned property often arises. A separate title deed adds significant value, in contrast to a co-ownership deed ...
Assessment of local government reform
The reform of local government in Cyprus represents a historic milestone, laying the foundations for more modern and efficient local authorities. Its first year of implementation highlighted the advantages of ...