The Cyprus Association of Condominium Managers (SYDIKOIK) is appealing to the Parliamentary Committee on Interior Affairs to swiftly enact updated legislation for managing jointly owned buildings in Cyprus.
Although discussions were expected to resume in January, no progress has occurred, and no explanation has been given for the stalled process. During a press gathering last Friday, SYDIKOIK spokesperson Vassilis Artemiou emphasized the association’s core aim: to enhance the day-to-day living conditions of people residing in shared properties. He noted that outdated legal frameworks trigger a multitude of practical issues, calling for modern and transparent regulations.
Artemiou underscored that the press conference aimed to exert public pressure on lawmakers. By championing modern standards for shared buildings, SYDIKOIK hopes to solve persistent challenges, such as neglected maintenance and unpaid communal fees. Association President Christos Kyzis highlighted the absence of clear legislative guidelines, stressing that property owners are still operating without the necessary legal support for safety and fairness.
“We’ve exhausted every route—from meeting with officials to issuing formal letters—yet we still await any type of response,” said Kyzis. “A lack of rules fosters confusion, and it’s the citizens who feel the brunt of these legislative gaps.”
SYDIKOIK leadership publicly urged the President and members of the Parliamentary Committee on Interior Affairs to set a firm date for debating the proposed bill. Kyzis urged lawmakers to justify the prolonged delay and challenged political parties to clarify whether they support regulating this urgent social matter.
He added that if state or local agencies cannot shoulder this responsibility, lawmakers should revisit a 2019 proposal to form an autonomous council for jointly owned buildings. This body would handle oversight, enforcement, and impartial conflict resolution, free from political stall tactics.
SYDIKOIK Secretary Anna Papa explained that the last legislative discussion took place in November 2024. The next meeting was promised for January 2025, but despite repeated enquiries, it never materialized. According to Papa, the proposed law resolves numerous ambiguities—most urgently, it addresses the widespread issue of unpaid communal fees.
“We’re asking for this bill to finally progress to a vote,” Papa stated. “It’s the missing piece for stable, well-run communal living.”
When questioned about local government restructuring—and the transfer of obligations to new District Self-Governance Organisations (EOAs)—Papa indicated it does affect the legislative process. Officials at the November meeting had promised further discussions, particularly to review feedback from the Land Registry, but the expected January session never took place.
Artemiou noted that under current legislation, the Land Registry officially oversees committees for jointly owned properties, though it has consistently declined that duty. The new bill would shift these responsibilities to the EOAs. However, if EOAs are already struggling with numerous tasks, SYDIKOIK suggests returning to the 2019 plan—forming an autonomous council dedicated solely to registering, monitoring, and resolving disputes for jointly owned buildings.
“This independent council,” Artemiou noted, “could include government involvement and hold the authority to implement decisions—pending serious debate in Parliament.”
(Adapted from the original Greek article in Stockwatch)
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