The six-month prescriptive period to seek judicial review of an administrative action begins when there is sufficient knowledge about the action, a court has ruled.…
Malcolm MifsudOctober 23, 2026
In a recent case decided by Judge Aaron Bugeja, the Civil Court had to determine the right of use of a penthouse roof to install…
Paul RadmilliOctober 7, 2026
Appeals Court confirms that the Lands Authority is entitled to recover a tract of land originally granted for the extension of the Riviera Martinique Hotel.…
Julian MifsudAugust 22, 2026
In a judgement delivered on 23 July 2026, the Constitutional Court awarded compensation for a human rights breach but declined to order the eviction in…
Malcolm MifsudAugust 8, 2026
The law allows co-owners of a property to arrive at a fair price when the majority would like to sell, while the minority is resisting…
Malcolm MifsudJuly 17, 2026
The Appeals Court upheld a request for a retrial because the court had previously applied the wrong article of law on collation. This was held…
Malcolm MifsudJune 20, 2026
The Lands Arbitration Board must have a valid valuation before it comes to its decision on compensation for land expropriated by the government. This was…
Malcolm MifsudMay 6, 2026
The courts would allow minor works to a rented property but substantial changes will result in termination and eviction. This was held in a judgement…
Malcolm MifsudApril 30, 2026
In a judgement delivered on 25 March 2026, Magistrate Joseph Gatt reaffirmed the principle that a revision of rent must be based on the property’s…
Malcolm MifsudApril 2, 2026
