A deposit of rent in court is only valid if the tenant first offers payment to the owner. If payment is rejected then the tenant…
Marthese HiliNovember 28, 2024
In a recent decision by the Rent Regulation Board, a tenant occupying a house in which he is a co-owner was ordered to vacate the…
Marthese HiliSeptember 26, 2024
ecent legal trends have seen an increase in the assignment of rights acquired under Promise of Sale Agreements. In a typical Deed of Assignment, the…
Marthese HiliSeptember 2, 2024
In a recent decision, the First Hall of the Civil Court, presided over by Justice Dr Joanna Vella Cuschieri, ruled against the division of a…
Marthese HiliAugust 11, 2024
Act XX of 2024 introduces significant amendments to the laws governing leases and private residential leases. These changes aim to clarify specific provisions of the…
Marthese HiliJuly 28, 2024
No person can take the law in his own hands, even if his own rights are allegedly being violated by the other party. This was…
Marthese HiliJuly 21, 2024
udge Lawrence Mintoff, dismissed claims by property owners seeking to challenge the rent arrangements of their property, citing disproportionate interference with their property rights. In…
Marthese HiliJuly 10, 2024
The Court should take into account the value of the property when calculating the increase in rent. This was held in a judgement delivered by…
Marthese HiliJune 3, 2024
Co-owners must make use of the property in common as long as it is done in the best interest of the co-ownership. This was held…
Marthese HiliMarch 22, 2024
