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Residential Tenancies: Further Enhanced Dispute And Enforcement Changes Now In Operation
The Housing and Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2026 has reached near-complete implementation with the commencement of critical enforcement provisions. The Residential Tenancies Board now has expanded powers through both High Court and District Court mechanisms, fundamentally changing the compliance landscape for residential property managers. With only one minor provision remaining uncommenced, landlords and property managers face an urgent need to review their registration and complia
Ireland Real Estate
AC
Arthur Cox
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PWC: Adjustments To The Contract Sum (Part 1)
Construction contracts under the Public Works Contract establish a rigorous procedural framework that contractors must navigate before any valuation of variations or compensation events can occur. This analysis examines the critical distinction between establishing entitlement through proper claims procedures and the subsequent valuation process, exploring how failure to comply with notice requirements and conditions precedent can bar claims regardless of their underlying merit.
Ireland Real Estate
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William Fry
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Rental Law Update: Recent Enactments Under The Housing And Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2026
Ireland's residential tenancies regime has undergone further significant reform through the Housing and Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2026, introducing new enforcement mechanisms and procedural changes that landlords must navigate. The RTB now wields expanded powers including fixed payment notices for compliance breaches, while adjudication hearings have shifted to public forums with published outcomes.
Ireland Real Estate
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RDJ LLP
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Asbestattest gemene delen: deadline van 31 december 2026 nadert
Vanaf 31 december 2026 moeten alle VME's in Vlaanderen beschikken over een asbestinventarisattest voor gemene delen van gebouwen ouder dan 2001. Deze nieuwe verplichting geldt zowel los van enige overdracht als bij verkoop van een privatief deel, waarbij zowel het individuele als het gemeenschappelijke asbestattest vereist zijn. Syndici en VME's moeten nu actie ondernemen om blokkering van toekomstige transacties te voorkomen en aansprakelijkheidsrisico's te beperken.
Belgium Real Estate
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Monard Law
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Διαχείριση Περιουσίας Αποθανόντος Στην Κύπρο: Τι Πρέπει Να Γνωρίζετε
Ο θάνατος ενός συγγενικού προσώπου δημιουργεί, πέρα από τη συναισθηματική επιβάρυνση, μια σειρά από πρακτικά και νομικά ζητήματα. Τι γίνεται με τα ακίνητα του αποθανόντος; Τους τραπεζικούς του λογαρ
Cyprus Family
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Christos Paraskevas LLC
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Residential Tenancies: Further Enhanced Dispute And Enforcement Changes Now In Operation
The Housing and Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2026 has reached near-complete implementation with the commencement of critical enforcement provisions. The Residential Tenancies Board now has expanded powers through both High Court and District Court mechanisms, fundamentally changing the compliance landscape for residential property managers. With only one minor provision remaining uncommenced, landlords and property managers face an urgent need to review their registration and complia
Ireland Real Estate
AC
Arthur Cox
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Rental Law Update: Recent Enactments Under The Housing And Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2026
Ireland's residential tenancies regime has undergone further significant reform through the Housing and Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2026, introducing new enforcement mechanisms and procedural changes that landlords must navigate. The RTB now wields expanded powers including fixed payment notices for compliance breaches, while adjudication hearings have shifted to public forums with published outcomes.
Ireland Real Estate
RL
RDJ LLP
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New Book 7 Of The Belgian Civil Code: What You Need To Know
Belgium's Civil Code undergoes a major transformation with the introduction of Book 7 on special contracts, consolidating and modernizing rules for everyday agreements including sales, leases, and service contracts. With entry into force set for September 2027, businesses must prepare to review their standard agreements and contractual frameworks. This reform particularly impacts the real estate and construction sector through revised lease regimes, construction contract rules, and new provisions on ownersh
Belgium Commercial
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Altius
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Conveyancing

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Real Estate Transactions In Cyprus: Frequently Asked Questions Before Signing Or Completing A 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.
Cyprus Real Estate
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A. Danos & Associates LLC
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Co-Ownership Of Property In Cyprus: Legal Rights And Remedies Where A Co-Owner Wishes To Sell
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.
Cyprus Real Estate
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A. Danos & Associates LLC
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Real Estate

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Residential Tenancies: Further Enhanced Dispute And Enforcement Changes Now In Operation
The Housing and Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2026 has reached near-complete implementation with the commencement of critical enforcement provisions. The Residential Tenancies Board now has expanded powers through both High Court and District Court mechanisms, fundamentally changing the compliance landscape for residential property managers. With only one minor provision remaining uncommenced, landlords and property managers face an urgent need to review their registration and complia
Ireland Real Estate
AC
Arthur Cox
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Proposed Legislative Amendment Seeking To Restrict Property Acquisition By Third-Country Nationals In Cyprus
Cyprus faces a critical policy decision regarding foreign investment in real estate as new legislative proposals seek to restrict property acquisition by third-country nationals and foreign-controlled entities. The proposed reforms would fundamentally shift from an open market approach to a more restrictive framework, raising questions about transparency, beneficial ownership scrutiny, and the balance between protecting domestic interests and maintaining Cyprus's competitive position as an attractive
Cyprus Government
Frangos Law
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Προτεινόμενη Νομοθετική Τροποποίηση Για Τον Περιορισμό Της Απόκτησης Ακίνητης Ιδιοκτησίας Από Υπηκόους Τρίτων Χωρών Στην Κύπρο
Η Κύπρος έχει διαχρονικά προσελκύσει σημαντικές ξένες επενδύσεις λόγω της στρατηγικής γεωγραφικής της θέσης, του επιχειρηματικού της περιβάλλοντος και του διεθνούς προσανατολισμού της. Ωστόσο, τ
Cyprus Government
Frangos Law
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