Cyprus Property Forum for Buyers, Sellers & Investors

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 Committee...

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'!

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://...

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,

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???

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 earthquak...

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 Did you ev...