Who has overall responsibility for the Land Acquisition process?
The Land Directorate within Lands Authority has overall responsibility for legislation and procedures governing compulsory acquisition and the compensation due. It must however be pointed out that the Land Directorates role…
If I hold a shop on lease and wish to transfer the lease to one or more of my children, are tenders required?
Tenants who attain the age of 61 years may transfer their tenancy to any of their children or grand-children, without the need for tenders, but the yearly rent will be…
What do I need to do to transfer an agricultural lease to my children?
You will need to submit a written request to the Lands Authority in which you renounce to that part of the land being transferred in favour of your children and…
I am already the holder of a Lands Authority permit for tables and chairs. I have sold my business and wish to transfer the permit. Can I do so?
No, permits for tables and chairs are granted on encroachment terms and are not therefore transferable. The Lands Authority may however grant a new permit under currently applicable conditions to…
How can I apply for this Scheme?
Application forms are available from either the Customer Care Office, of the Lands Authority, Auberge de Bavière, Valletta, or from the Office of the Assoċjazzjoni tas-Sidien tal-Caravans u Bungalows, Għadira…
What happens if I disagree with the new rental and do not apply under the Scheme?
If the leaseholder/occupier does not agree with the new rental of €500 and fail to apply under this Scheme, or does not sign the relative new lease agreement, Government may…
If I have rent arrears on the current lease, will I still be eligible to apply?
Yes, tenants who have outstanding dues on rent payment, would still be eligible to apply, however, all rent arrears of the current lease must be fully paid up in whole…
Will there be any special conditions applied in this Scheme?
Apart from the general conditions of the lease agreement, the Scheme applies special lease conditions as follows:- any subletting or the assignement of the structure in any form is strictly…
What happens if the rent rate of the current lease exceeds the rate of 500 euros contemplated in the scheme?
When the current annual rent being paid by applicant exceeds the rate of €500 contemplated in the scheme, the applicable rent shall be reduced to €500 per annum.
Will the rent increase be effective on signing of the new contract?
The rent increase will be effective from the signing of the new lease agreement and shall come into effect from 1st January 2015.