18 Jul Latches in taking legal steps
Taking legal steps on time in order to pursue a right protects the plaintiff from the defence of the statutory limitation and latches when it adversely affects the defendant’s rights ...
Litigation
07 Jul The real estate market determines rental values
THE conditions prevailing in the real estate market adjust the rental values of the properties accordingly and for those subject to the rent control there is the protection of the Court ...
05 Jul Revocation of a public tender
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in Litigation
THE revocation of a public tender is a serious act of the administration, which must be taken exceptionally and provided the facts leading to such a decision are specifically stated so that to allow its judicial review ...
28 Jun Partner’s liability in an informal partnership
A partnership is a form of economic activity carried out by persons conducting joint business for profit and is not considered to have a separate legal entity, but shares responsibility with the partners whether it generates losses or profits ...
20 Jun Lease agreement subject to the sale of the property
THE pursuit of a similar remedy in an application for an interim order with that sought in the action constitutes an exception and it is unlikely that a Court will grant it, unless the facts are such that the balance of convenience justifies it ...
14 Jun Discontinuance of Court proceedings
Justice cannot function in vain, so any action or other Court proceedings are not maintained or continue when it is found that they have no object and become abusive ...
06 Jun Right of tenant to file a Reply
THE tenant’s right to access the Rent Control Court in a way that is effectively and not theoretically exercised when arrears of rent and possession of the leased premises are claimed, can be examined by the Court ...
30 May Issuance of title deed by the purchaser
THE deposition of a sale contract at the Land Registry safeguards the rights of the purchaser, who, as long as he fulfils his obligations, may claim the specific performance of the agreement and any other remedy he is entitled to against the obliged vendor ...
23 May Registration of assistant real estate agent
An assistant real estate agent is a physical person who is employed by a licenced real estate agent and carries out real estate transactions under his instructions provided he is registered in the Registry of Assistant Real Estate Agents ...
16 May Obligation to grant a passage
Article 11A of the Immovable Property Law, Cap.224, provides for two separate cases for the acquisition of a passage, either when a land is enclosed or when the existing passage is insufficient for its proper use, development and enjoyment ...