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by Mike Strand
05 Jun 2013 06:20
Forum: General Property Questions
Topic: Unauthorised external alterations
Replies: 1
Views: 7717

Unauthorised external alterations

Who should the Management Committee speak/write to in Pafos regarding unauthorised external alterations to an apartment within a complex?

Two owners have constructed a permanent solid roof over their previously 'open' balcony, for which they did not seek approval either from the Management ...
by Mike Strand
06 May 2013 10:36
Forum: General Property Questions
Topic: fire insurance on property
Replies: 4
Views: 16785

Re: fire insurance on property

As the Management Committee of apartment complexes are required by law to take out fire, lightning & earthquake cover for the jointly-owned buildings, how does this sit with the requirement of mortgagees having also to take out insurance? Insurance companies don't normally like 'double insurance'!
by Mike Strand
06 May 2013 10:26
Forum: General Property Questions
Topic: Communal expenses?
Replies: 5
Views: 17755

Re: Communal expenses?

Rumour has it that pursuing non-payers through the Cyprus courts is long and arduous as well as costly & therefore sometimes not worth the effort! There's an alternative; the EU Small Claims Court. The claim can be sent to any EU court for jurisdiction (in the language of that country). See https ...
by Mike Strand
24 Apr 2013 20:11
Forum: General Property Questions
Topic: Bills not being paid
Replies: 1
Views: 8025

Re: Bills not being paid

The Capital Control had prevented these payments being made by the banks, although they are now allowed. You will need to check your next statement to make sure no payments have been missed,
by Mike Strand
28 Mar 2013 17:20
Forum: Communal Property Management
Topic: Block insurance for Apartments
Replies: 12
Views: 38525

Re: Block insurance for Apartments

Thank you Nigel. Yes, exactly as I described! So, a decent property lawyer will know what he/she is talking about. Do you have any names???
by Mike Strand
28 Mar 2013 13:13
Forum: Communal Property Management
Topic: Block insurance for Apartments
Replies: 12
Views: 38525

Re: Block insurance for Apartments

Hi Nigel, the wording in the law is 'jointly owned property', not 'common areas'.

The floor of my apartment is the ceiling of the one below & the side wall is shared with my neighbour, ie., jointly owned. What if I was the only person in my block to carry buildings insurance and there's an ...
by Mike Strand
17 Jan 2013 18:27
Forum: Communal Property Management
Topic: Block insurance for Apartments
Replies: 12
Views: 38525

Re: Block insurance for Apartments

Nigel

Yes! the company name does start with the letter "A", however, there has been a develpment. Apparently, someone in Paphos has sought a legal answer to the problem a copy of the outcome is with one of my residents who is going to bring it to me to see. I will keep you informed.

Alan

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