SUMMARY JUDGMENT GRANTED ON COMMON EXPENSES

In Cyprus, the obligation to pay common expenses is a cornerstone of communal property ownership, ensuring the maintenance and functionality of shared spaces in multi-unit buildings. The Management Committee, tasked with overseeing these properties, holds a critical role in enforcing these obligations. Backed by statute and judicial precedent, their right to claim unpaid common expenses — and to pursue swift remedies like summary judgment — reflects a legal framework that prioritizes collective responsibility and equitable property management.

In these proceedings before the Limassol District Court (Case No. 414/2024), Antonis Georgiou, Partner at Phoebus, Christos Clerides & Associates LLC, acting as counsel for the Claimant (Management Committee), successfully secured summary judgment against the Defendant for €4,017.97 in overdue common expenses and contributions. Mr. Georgiou demonstrated through meticulous legal reasoning and supporting evidence that the Defendant had no real prospect of a successful defense on this claim and no compelling reason existed for a full trial. This ruling affirms the Claimant’s right to swift recovery of essential maintenance funds, highlighting Mr. Georgiou’s expertise in navigating summary judgment procedures under the new Civil Procedure Rules and reinforcing efficient justice in property management disputes.

Recognising this distinction is essential to ensuring that the appropriate legal remedy is pursued and that the principles of due process are respected. Importantly, both mechanisms may be invoked or triggered through the initiative of private individuals or parties, offering them powerful tools for enforcing their rights where those rights have been formalised and protected through judicial orders.