Τα Κυπριακά Δικαστήρια Aποφάσισαν: Ποινικό αδίκημα η άρνηση ενοικιαστών να εκκενώσουν μετά τον τερματισμό

Co-ownership can become difficult when one owner wants to sell and the others do not. Cyprus law provides several ways of dealing with that situation, but they are not interchangeable. There is an important difference between selling the whole property, selling an undivided share, dividing the property and, where division is not possible, seeking a compulsory sale.

Property sales in Cyprus involve multiple legal steps between price agreement and title transfer. This guide addresses 18 critical questions about reservation deposits, contract requirements, mortgage releases, title deed issues, and completion procedures that buyers and sellers must navigate to protect their interests and avoid costly disputes.

Non-resident property owners in Cyprus can complete sales remotely through proper legal representation, but success depends on coordinating title verification, mortgage releases, tax clearances, and completion documents before contractual commitments are made. What specific steps must sellers living abroad take to ensure their Cyprus property transaction proceeds smoothly without requiring their physical presence at every stage?

Transferring immovable property to children is common in Cyprus. Parents may wish to pass family assets to the next generation, reduce future succession complications, assist children financially, or organise...

Cyprus has been attracting foreign property buyers for decades. British retirees, Israeli investors, European families, Middle Eastern businesspeople and international professionals continue to look at Cyprus for homes...

For many property buyers in Cyprus, one of the first questions is whether the property has separate title deeds. The question is important, but it is often misunderstood. A property without separate title deeds is not automatically a bad purchase, and many properties in Cyprus have been bought, sold, mortgaged and occupied for years before separate title deeds were issued. At the same time, the absence of title deeds should never be treated as a minor technical detail.

In Cyprus, the obligation to pay common expenses is a cornerstone of communal property ownership, ensuring the maintenance and functionality of shared spaces in multi-unit buildings.

Owning rental property in Cyprus can be an attractive investment opportunity, particularly given the continued demand for residential and commercial premises from local and international tenants. However, like any property investment, leasing a property carries certain legal responsibilities and potential risks. One of the most challenging situations a landlord may face is the need to recover possession of their property when a tenant refuses to leave, fails to comply with the terms of the tenancy agreement, or creates circumstances that make the continuation of the tenancy impractical.

As part of the recent legislative developments in Cyprus, an amendment has been introduced to the legal framework governing rent payments for immovable property in the Republic of Cyprus.

When a newly built property reveals serious defects like water ingress, structural cracks, or faulty systems, buyers in Cyprus face complex legal questions about their rights under sale agreements, warranties, and statutory protections. Understanding the distinction between contractual defects liability periods, latent defects, and limitation periods is essential for property owners seeking to hold developers, contractors, or professionals accountable for construction failures.

A UK regulator's £4.7 million penalty against Citibank reveals how operational weaknesses in payment screening and account restrictions can undermine sanctions compliance. The enforcement action identifies specific process failures that allowed nearly 1,000 prohibited transactions worth £19.72 million to proceed despite sanctions restrictions.

Cyprus has introduced an accelerated citizenship pathway for highly skilled foreign employees working for qualifying companies in the Republic. This framework, sometimes called the "Golden Knowledge" route, allows eligible professionals to obtain citizenship after four or five years of qualifying residence, depending on their Greek language proficiency. The regime represents a significant development for international professionals who have established their careers and lives in Cyprus.

The EU's Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA) transitional period expires on 1 July 2026, marking a critical deadline for crypto-asset service providers operating in Europe. Without proper MiCA authorisation by this date, businesses must cease operations and implement orderly wind-down procedures, as pending applications do not grant permission to continue providing services. This comprehensive analysis examines the regulatory requirements, compliance obligations, and strategic considerations for cryp

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is the cornerstone of data privacy law in the European Union. It sets out strict obligations for businesses processing personal data and introduces some of the world's toughest enforcement powers.

Cyprus is evolving from a jurisdiction that simply attracts fintech licenses to one building genuine European fintech infrastructure. With new regulatory frameworks including PSD3, DORA, and MiCA converging, the country faces a critical question: can it develop the banking relationships, payment systems access, and institutional depth required to transform licensed entities into a truly interconnected financial ecosystem?

In June 2024 the European Parliament and European Council have adopted the Regulation (EU) 2024/1689, which will come in force in August 2nd, 2026.

Cryptocurrency fraud victims in Cyprus are increasingly targeted by sophisticated "recovery" scams involving cold calls, remote access requests, and false promises to retrieve lost digital assets. Recent court cases demonstrate that while recovery is not guaranteed, victims who preserve evidence and act quickly may have realistic legal options through Cyprus courts, including freezing orders, disclosure relief, and asset preservation measures.

Two recent European Court judgments clarify when EU sanctions can freeze an unlisted company's funds through ownership or control by a listed person. The Inter Rao Lietuva and Abramovich cases establish different evidentiary standards and challenge routes, requiring businesses to understand the specific legal basis for any payment restriction.

The concept of causing death by reason of a rash, reckless or dangerous act constitutes a special area of criminal liability, which is distinct from the crimes of murder/manslaughter with intent.

The Court of Justice's Jautiva ruling has clarified that EU company law does not require unrestricted online access to shareholder personal information, even when corporate transparency and anti-money laundering objectives are invoked. Cyprus businesses must now reconsider how they balance statutory filing obligations with data protection principles, particularly when shareholder records can be downloaded in bulk without safeguards. This analysis examines what the judgment means for corporate disclosure pra