#law

Cyprus has been ranked 18 out of 140 countries for 2022 in the World Justice Report, which measures the adherence to the rule of law in states across the globe. The country jumped ...

It is permissible to adjudicate disputes mentioned in the referral notice and not other claims The jurisdiction of an arbitrator should be limited to adjudicating disputes which are the subject ...

The existence of an eviction order does not permit a new order to be issued without annulling the original one When a court order is issued to recover possession of ...

A court may order that noise pollution be prohibited, except at the times and volume permitted by a licence from the competent authority The operation of an entertainment venue requires ...

No interim order is issued unless a guarantee is provided in favour of the person against whom the order is sought The court within the scope of its powers, upon ...

It is a contractual right and is not subject to validation by the court or approval or acceptance by the registrar of companies The security afforded to a company creditor ...

A clause in a tenancy agreement referring a dispute to arbitration survives in statutory tenancy The parties in any contract, including a tenancy agreement, may include a term providing that ...

The right of access is attached to the property granted and its violation constitutes trespass The right of access granted through a neighbouring to an enclaved property is an easement ...

The donation agreement should be simple, clear and without reservations A parent wishing to transfer property to a child should not leave pending matters which may create disputes between their ...

The law does not provide a mechanism for the collection of rent deposited with the court The owners of properties subject to the rent control law are not sufficiently protected, ...

Prevailing real estate market conditions affect rental values of properties accordingly, though for those subject to rent control there is the protection of the court. Determination of fair rent in ...

The defence of laches must state the adverse effect on the defendant Taking legal steps on time in pursuing a right protects a plaintiff from the defence of statutory limitation ...

House of Representatives is invoking the doctrine of necessity to undo a merged court that was itself created under the same doctrine The House of Representatives may reactivate Cyprus’ Supreme ...

The publication of the proposed new law on common charges is encouraging, not so much because of the content of the proposal, but more so because of the interest shown ...

It is justified for reasons of public interest provided it does not violate the principles of good administration The revocation of a public tender is a serious act and the ...

A partner is personally liable for fulfillment of obligations of the partnership A partnership is formed by people conducting joint business for profit and is not considered to have a ...

A condition in a lease agreement that in the event the property is sold the lease will be terminated is applicable If a remedy is pursued in an application for ...

Justice does not function in vain Justice cannot function in vain, so any action or other court proceedings are not maintained when it is found that they have no object ...

The law gives the purchaser the right to issue the title deed of the property purchased Deposition of a sale contract at the land registry safeguards the rights of the ...

It is possible to acquire a passage if land is enclosed or existing passage is insufficient Article 11A of the Immovable Property Law, Cap.224, provides for two separate cases for ...

In case of an absolute assignment of a debt, the assignee has the chose in action An assignment agreement regulates the rights of the assignor and the assignee, especially when ...

The purpose of the stay is to protect the company’s assets and the rights of its creditors Protecting the rights of the creditors and the assets of a company ...

A lawsuit against a company under receivership is served to the receiver or its registered office A company’s receiver is appointed by a secured creditor, a debenture holder under ...

Disposition by will is regulated by law for the protection of the immediate family of the testator A person can legally dispose of all or any part of the disposable ...