Leave of the court of liquidation covers appeal
The relevant provision of Article 220 of the Companies Law Cap. 113 provides that in the event that a company liquidation order has been issued or a temporary liquidator appointed, no action ...
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The content of Type IA notice to a mortgagor
The Type IA notice must state the amount due and the amount interest, not the interest rate
A mortgagor whose mortgaged property is in danger of being sold at public ...
Erection of extra floor by developer
The buyer of an affected apartment is entitled to terminate their sale agreement and claim their money back and compensation for any damage suffered
A seller who chooses to add ...
Breach of a contract of consideration
The issue is to put an owner in the position they would have been in if the consideration agreement had been fulfilled
An owner who agrees to give their land ...
The right to know the reasons for being sued
A defendant has the right to know why they are being brought to court in order to be able to defend themselves
It is the fundamental right of every defendant ...
Referral of a preliminary question to the ECJ
The national court refers a legal question of interpretation of EU law and the acts of its institutions to the ECJ
Article 1A of the constitution enshrines the supremacy of ...
The property market is flying in Larnaca
The new projects that will turn it into a metropolis have not yet begun
The city of Larnaca and the communities that surround it along its seafront are very high ...
Waived or abandoned court judgment
If a beneficiary does not comply with a judgment obtained upon condition, they are deemed to have abandoned it
The wording of a court judgment or order is significant and ...
Waived or abandoned court judgment
If a beneficiary does not comply with a judgment obtained upon condition, they are deemed to have abandoned it
The wording of a court judgment or order is significant and ...
The court determines the fair rent once
The purpose of the legislator is to determine fair rent so that it corresponds to rents in the market
The Rent Control Court determines the fair rent once so that ...
A sale contract tailor-made for the vendor
The terms of purchasing an immovable property are a decisive factor as well as its price
Entering into a sale contract that is tailor made for the benefit of the ...
Interpretation of the law on specific performance
The changes made in the Sale of Immovable Property (Specific Performance) law serve to the maximum extent the buyer of a property who files his sale contract at the Land ...
Resolving cohabitation disputes
A constructive trust is created and the extent of the right determined by court
There are people who, because of their relationship, choose to live together without getting married and ...
The value of a bond in customary form
Increased evidential proof is needed and only certain defences allowed
A bond in customary form legally secures a creditor and places them in an advantageous position over a debtor, preventing ...
Recovery of property for own use
Landlord must reasonably require the property and inconvenience is weighted between landlord and tenant
If an owner of a house or apartment seeks to recover its possession from a statutory ...
Succession of a statutory tenant
A statutory tenancy relates to the premises, presupposing a tenancy and is connected with the right of the statutory tenant to remain in possession and not be evicted as long ...
Revocation of termination of tenancy
Every tenancy, either contractual or statutory, creates rights and obligations both to the landlord and the tenant arising on the basis of the terms of their agreement, which may be ...
Larnaca is redefining itself for tourism and investment
The city of Larnaca is emerging as an attractive business destination quite profitable for every professional, entrepreneur and investor.
The city, the neighbouring communities and the sea area that surrounds ...
The contribution of parents to the alimony of their children
In the case of separation, the dignified living of minor children imposes the obligation on both parents to provide maintenance according to their financial capacity. Determining the child’s needs ...
Requirements for deposition of sale contracts
A number of regulations impose obligations upon sellers and mortgage lenders to protect buyers
The legislation introduced by the amending Law 132(I)/2023 is a step forward in the protection of ...
Grant of exclusive use of a family home
The Family Court has power to temporarily regulate the issue of family housing
Lack of understanding, communication and interest between spouses creates alienation that results in separation and interruption of ...
Requirements for deposition of sales contract
A step forward for the protection of the property buyer has been introduced in an amending law to the Sale of Immovable Properties laws with its publication in December. The ...
Protection of the right to a prior hearing
The right to a prior hearing is a fundamental right enshrined in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, Article 41(1)(2), which provides that every person has the right ...
Local governments should be capable of meeting their mission
This year citizens will vote to elect their representatives at the local level who will undertake the implementation of the reform in their department, municipality, community and district. Leaders of ...