Rental Law in Cyprus
Comprehensive legal services in rental law from lease agreements to dispute resolution before the Rent Control Court and District Courts.
Rental Law
Comprehensive Legal Services
Rental Law in Cyprus
Rental law in Cyprus regulates the rights and obligations of landlords and tenants, balancing contractual freedom with statutory protections provided under the Rent Control Law of 1983 (Cap. 223) and general principles of contract law.
At Paraskevas Savvides Law Office, we provide specialized legal services in all aspects of rental law — from the drafting and negotiation of lease agreements to dispute resolution before the Rent Control Court and District Courts.
Types of Tenancy in Cyprus
Contractual Tenancy
Based purely on written or verbal agreement between landlord and tenant, regulated by contract law.
- • Newly constructed properties (after 31 December 1999)
- • Certain commercial premises
- • Properties outside designated "controlled areas"
Statutory Tenancy
Arises when tenant continues to occupy property after expiration of contractual tenancy.
- • Properties completed before 31 December 1999
- • Residential and commercial units in controlled areas
- • Enhanced protections against eviction
Key Terms in Rental Agreements
Core provisions typically include the duration of the tenancy, renewal options, rent and deposit arrangements, allocation of responsibility for utilities and services, maintenance obligations, subletting restrictions, penalties for late payments, and the landlord's right of entry for inspections or repairs.
A well-drafted rental agreement prevents ambiguity and ensures enforceability in court, protecting both landlords and tenants against future disputes.
Our Legal Services in Rental Law
- •Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating residential and commercial leases
- •Advising on landlord and tenant rights under statutory and contractual tenancy
- •Rent Control Court and District Court proceedings
- •Eviction proceedings and enforcement of judgments
- •Rent increase applications and fair rent disputes
- •Settlement negotiations to resolve tenancy conflicts
- •Compliance with statutory requirements for deposits, permits, and safety standards
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Whether you're a landlord or tenant, we can help with all aspects of rental law in Cyprus.
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