Training Objectives

• Conduct legal review and negotiation of lease terms
• Recognise essential elements of lease and tenancy agreements under Cyprus law
• Draft and interpret key clauses in residential and commercial leases
• Identify statutory protections under Rent Control Law
• Understand when leases require registration and legal effects thereof
• Identify risks: unlawful termination, deposit disputes, rental arrears, property damage
• Advise landlords and tenants on legal remedies

Training Outline

Introduction to Contract Law and its application to Real Estate Agreements

• Contract Law principles (Cap. 149) and property rights
• Definition of lease / tenancy agreements

Types of Tenancies and Legal Framework

• Standard lease
• Statutory tenancy
• Long-term lease (>15 years)

Key Clauses in Lease Agreements

• Parties and capacity
• Description of premises =
• Duration and renewal
• Rent, payment structure
• Repair, maintenance, improvements
• Use restrictions
• Termination, early exit clauses
• Non-payment, breaches, penalties

Legal Remedies and Dispute Resolution

• Eviction procedures
• Mediation and negotiated settlements
• Damages, arrears, forfeiture of deposit

Case Studies and Document Review

• Identification of errors and missing clauses
• Lease dispute scenarios (deposit, repairs, eviction)

Who Should Attend

• In-house legal counsel handling real estate transactions
• Lawyers practising property law or related fields
• Compliance officers dealing with property-related compliance matters
• Real estate consultants
• Corporate service providers involved in structuring property ownership
• Other professionals participating in property acquisition, transfer, or advisory processes

Training Style

Lecture-based delivery combined with real contract review, and case studies. Emphasis is placed on hands-on document analysis and negotiation simulations to reinforce learning outcomes.

CPD Recognition

This programme may be approved for up to 3 CPD units in Law. Eligibility criteria and CPD Units are verified directly by your association, regulator or other bodies which you hold membership.

The course has been approved and verified by the Cyprus Bar Association (CyBAR). The Summary of CyBAR’s Updated CPD Guidelines Based on the Operational Framework of the Cyprus Bar Association (CBA) Academy can be found here.

In-house Training

For groups within the same organisation, this course may be customized to meet any specific needs and delivered in-house.