Apartment used for commercial purposes

[johnandjen]

Hi Nigel

We are part of a complex where one of the tenanted apartments has set up a business, working in their apartment, and we wondering if there is any laws to stop this. Our complex is of course residential and we do not wish to see it spoiled in any way. Your advice would be most appreciated. Many thanks. John.

[Nigel-Howarth]

Hi johnandjen

I believe they should apply for change of use from residential to commercial. They can download the form from http://www.moi.gov.cy/moi/tph/tph.nsf/A ... %CF%82.pdf

Regards,

[Mike Strand]

I think John was looking to find if there was a Regulation to stop the commercialisation of the complex.

The Standard Regulations for the Regulation and Management of Jointly-Owned Buildings, embodied in The Immovable Property (Tenure, Registration and Valuation) (Amendment) Law of 1993

PART IV – RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF OWNERS OR OCCUPIERS OF UNITS

7. No owner or occupier –
(a) Shall use any unit –
i) For any illegal purpose.
ii) For any purpose other than as a residence.

From Nigel's website http://www.cyprus-property-buyers.com/f ... gs-law.pdf