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The special defense contribution is a separate tax imposed by Law 117(I)/2002, as amended, to enhance the defense capacity of the Republic. Among the persons who are obliged to pay the special defense contribution are the shareholders of a company who are residents in the...

The decision of the Director of the Land Registry on a property owner’s application for the on-site determination of the area of a piece of land, or the Director’s request for additional information from the applicant or the consent(s) of the co-owner(s), is a matter...

THE delay that is observed and hinders the reform of local self-government seems to be attributable to political and other reasons as well as to the lack of deeper knowledge and understanding of the issue. The superficial approach that is shown harms the institution itself,...

THE delay that is observed and hinders the reform of local self-government seems to be attributable to political and other reasons as well as to the lack of deeper knowledge and understanding of the issue. The superficial approach that is shown harms the institution itself,...

THE delay that is observed and hinders the reform of local self-government seems to be attributable to political and other reasons as well as to the lack of deeper knowledge and understanding of the issue. The superficial approach that is shown harms the institution itself,...

Due diligence before buying a property is necessary to protect the buyer in his choice regarding both the property and the seller. Through this, the potential buyer obtains the relevant information and becomes aware of any issues or risks, in order to decide whether to...

Real estate agents, as well as other professionals, whose profession is regulated by law, in the exercise of their profession must show conduct that is not incompatible with their profession, otherwise they commit a disciplinary offence and they may be prosecuted by the Council of...

A person with poor health is usually cared for by a close relative, a situation which does not give the relative the right to acquire his property after the person lost his mental clarity. Such an act is considered unconscionable, since it is based on...

THE acquisition of immovable property by British citizens after 31.12.2020 when the transitional period due to Brexit ended is divided between those who purchased an immovable property before that date, for whom no permission is required from the District Officer and those who will acquire...

THE determination of the fair rent by the Court regarding houses and shops situated in a Rent Control area is regulated by article 8 of the Rent Control Law, which provides that no increase can be imposed upon a statutory tenant, unless as provided in...