
Greece Prepares Major Overhaul of Apartment Ownership Law
Greece is developing a new Property Code aimed at modernizing apartment-building ownership rules, simplifying co-owner decisions, and accelerating the collection of unpaid common-area fees.
12 stories found

Greece is developing a new Property Code aimed at modernizing apartment-building ownership rules, simplifying co-owner decisions, and accelerating the collection of unpaid common-area fees.

Montenegro's Ministry of Sustainable Development and Tourism announced that owners of illegal buildings who enter the legalization process will be granted full legal security. This assurance comes after they receive a formal legalization decision.
Polish municipal guards are authorized to fine building owners for not displaying house numbers and street names on the front of their properties, regardless of whether the building's facade is complete.
New York City apartment building workers and owners have reached a tentative contract agreement, successfully averting a potential strike. The deal prevents a major disruption to residential services across the city.
Prosecutors have filed charges against three individuals, including the owners of a tenement house in Chełmno, Poland, following the carbon monoxide poisoning deaths of a mother and her three children earlier this year.

The Larnaca district local government organisation (EOA) stated that responsibility for dangerous buildings lies solely with their owners, emphasizing that public safety is not negotiable and urging owners to act.
Building owners are increasingly pursuing environmental certifications for offices, warehouses, and shopping centers, recognizing their importance for both environmental sustainability and financial value. This trend is also beginning to extend to the residential market.

The debate surrounding the Palads building in Denmark is not about the city's future but rather a reluctance to accept change, with many acting as if they have veto power over the private property.

The Delhi government's proposal to relax fire safety certification norms, allowing building owners to obtain clearances through private auditors, is under scrutiny following a fire that killed 21 people.

An explosion occurred at a construction site in Kamëz, Albania, with security cameras reportedly capturing the perpetrator. Police are investigating the incident, while the building owners deny any conflicts.

The Limassol district EOA announced it would pursue legal measures against building owners and management committees who neglect safety obligations, following intensified inspections of structures across the district.

Lagos State has mandated all building owners to complete elevator registration and certification by March 31, 2026, to ensure public safety and prevent shutdowns.