The freezing of Real Estate Development Rights is unfortunately a common phenomenon in Cyprus. In essence, public authorities such as the Department of Town Planning & Housing freeze the development rights of property owners “preserving” the properties for a future and uncertain construction plan such as the building of a road or a public school.
However, according to the Laws of Cyprus, where ownership rights such the possession and peaceful enjoyment of property are constitutionally protected, any conditions, commitments, and restrictions on the exercise of these rights can only be imposed when deemed absolutely necessary. As such, such prohibitions of land development, to “preserve” a property for future, long-term and uncertain plans, constitute an illegal and unconstitutional freezing of property development rights and can be challenged and annulled through the Administrative Court with the help of our experienced lawyers.
We have succeeded in revoking several such restrictive decisions, which in essence froze the development rights of our clients.
Another common phenomenon is the imposition of burdensome and unfair urban terms and conditions on development permits, such as the imposition of building roads and pavements on your property.
At DILINOS & ASSOCIATES LLC we will advise you if your urban planning permit terms that are imposed on you are legal and inform about your rights. Depending on the circumstances, you may be entitled to monetary compensation or even to the cancellation of certain terms of your planning permit.