15-05-2026
1. What is the purpose of the notice posted on apartment buildings?
What does the notice placed on our building mean?
Answer: The notice is posted when issues requiring immediate attention have been identified in the building, which concern the structure’s safety. The primary purpose is to protect occupants, property owners, and the public. The placement of the notice does not necessarily mean that the building is at risk of collapse; rather, it indicates that competent professionals must conduct the necessary inspections and take appropriate measures to properly assess the building's condition.
2. Why has a ‘dangerous building’ notice been placed on an apartment building that was renovated in 2017?
Answer: The classification of a building is based on its current condition and on the technical findings relating to its safety and structural stability.
Although renovation works may have been carried out in the past, this does not necessarily mean that all issues affecting the building's structural condition were addressed. For this reason, it was deemed necessary to issue the relevant notice and carry out further assessment.
3. When were on-site inspections carried out to determine whether notices should be placed on apartment buildings?
Answer: In some cases, the notice was based on records and reports already available from previous competent authorities, which indicated that the issues affecting the building remain unresolved or have not been remedied. Where necessary, EOA Lemesos conducts new on-site inspections to ensure an updated assessment of the building's condition.
4. Why has the apartment building been deemed unsafe?
Answer: Deterioration or defects have been identified which may affect the safety of the building. For this reason, measures need to be taken to protect occupants, building users, and passers-by.
5. What steps should be taken now that a ‘dangerous building’ notice has been posted on our apartment building?
What actions or measures are required from the owners?
Do occupants need to evacuate the building? If so, by when?
Do we need to leave immediately, or is there a deadline?
Is it legally and practically safe to remain in the building at this stage?
Answer: The placement of the notice means that the condition of the building requires immediate assessment and management of the situation by competent professionals.
The owners and the management committee should consult qualified professionals registered with ETEK to conduct the necessary inspection and provide specific recommendations on the next steps.
Depending on the findings, protective measures or repair works may be required. In cases where an immediate risk is identified, EOA Lemesos will promptly inform the affected parties of the actions required.
6. Are we required to carry out the repairs ourselves, or will the Municipality undertake them?
Answer: Responsibility for the maintenance and safety of the building rests with the owners and the persons responsible for the management of the building, including the management committee in relation to the common areas.
EOA Lemesos monitors and enforces the legislation's provisions, with the primary objective of safeguarding public safety.
7. What happens when a request is submitted for a reassessment of the ‘dangerous building’ notice and the condition of the apartment building?
Answer: The building's condition may be reassessed if new evidence or technical evaluations from competent professionals registered with ETEK are submitted.
If it is established that the necessary actions have been carried out and the safety concerns have been addressed, EOA Lemesos may proceed with a reassessment of the building’s classification.
8. In cases where no on-site inspection has been conducted by EOA Lemesos, how are enquiries about the building's condition addressed?
Answer: In cases where an on-site inspection has not yet been conducted, a building assessment will be scheduled by competent officers, and relevant information will be provided upon completion of the process.
9. What information may be provided to prospective buyers or members of the public requesting information regarding the safety condition of specific buildings that have not been inspected?
Answer: Where there is no recorded information about such buildings, an inspection may be carried out following the submission of relevant information and/or a request. In all cases, any information provided by EOA Lemesos shall not be construed as advice in relation to any investment decision, as the role of EOA Lemesos is limited to the implementation of the provisions of the applicable legislation.
It is noted that a request for information regarding a building may be submitted by a registered owner or purchaser pursuant to a sale agreement submitted to the Department of Lands and Surveys, and information will only be provided to such persons.
10. What happens in cases where, in apartment buildings and other jointly owned properties, some owners of units/apartments agree to contribute towards the repair and/or restoration works, while others refuse to do so?
Answer: Responsibility for the care and maintenance of the common areas of a building rests with the Management Committee. In cases where no legally constituted Management Committee exists, this responsibility is shared among all owners of the apartments or units within the building. At the same time, each owner is responsible for the proper maintenance of their property.
Where a problem, damage, or risk arises from the poor condition of the common areas, liability may fall on the Management Committee. However, where the Committee has taken the necessary steps, but the required repair works could not be carried out because certain owners failed to meet their financial obligations, liability may instead rest with those persons who failed to comply with their obligations.
When EOA Lemesos receives relevant enquiries from members of the public, it provides information regarding the procedures and actions it intends to follow in each case. It does not assign legal liability or provide legal advice, as the investigation of any potential civil or criminal liability falls within the competence of the courts and the relevant authorities.
EOA Lemesos
15 May, 2026