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🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Neighbors refuse to pay their community's expenses: there is leeway, but less and less

Neighbors in a Spanish residential community are increasingly refusing to pay extraordinary expenses required for building upkeep, amid rising costs and regulatory pressures.

Feb 28 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Guayaquil simplifies the process for extinguishing family patrimony of legalized properties starting this February 27

Guayaquil's municipal government has streamlined the process for extinguishing family patrimony for legalized properties, reducing the timeframe significantly for property owners.

Feb 28 • 01:16 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

VARAM and the Rēzekne Municipality do not agree on the draft law regarding 'Goru'

VARAM and the Rēzekne Municipality are in disagreement over a draft law concerning the establishment of an institution called 'Goru', highlighting issues with vague definitions and property transfer models.

Feb 27 • 09:33 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Is Japan's AI Law Powerless Against Foreign Companies?

Japan's new AI law has been ineffective in addressing unauthorized uses of iconic characters like Son Goku and Doraemon by foreign tech firms.

Feb 27 • 02:30 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Three Types of Gifts – Which One to Close? Notary Explains

The article discusses the complexities surrounding gift contracts and the potential for them to be contested under Latvian law, particularly emphasizing the rights of legal heirs.

Feb 26 • 22:01 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Britain: Officers stole money from migrants – The amount amounts to hundreds of thousands

Six British immigration officers have been accused of stealing cash and property valued at hundreds of thousands of pounds from migrants arriving in small boats in the UK.

Feb 26 • 15:28 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

You don't have to report transfers from your wife or husband. But there are exceptions

A recent clarification from Polish tax authorities confirms that transfers between spouses are generally not considered gifts for tax purposes, depending on their marital property regime.

Feb 26 • 10:20 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

After determining the property boundaries, the bailiff gets involved at the end

A legal decision was made regarding the boundary delineation between neighboring properties, yet complications arose when a request for execution of the decision was dismissed by the court.

Feb 25 • 16:55 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Inheritance Law: the reason why you may be left out and not inherit a property

The article discusses how divorce affects inheritance rights under Argentina's Inheritance Law.

Feb 24 • 22:57 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

J-K: Police Action Against Terrorism, Property of Pakistan-Based Handler Seized

The Jammu and Kashmir police seized the property of Pakistan-based terrorist handler Swara Din in a significant operation against terrorist networks operating from across the border.

Feb 24 • 22:30 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Why Did the Fence Collapse Near Nausėda's House? Institutions Cite Different Reasons

A fence surrounding Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda's residence has been partially demolished following a complaint to the authorities regarding its legality and its encroachment on state land.

Feb 24 • 15:11 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Brit personal trainer detained in Dubai two years after breaking UK law

A personal trainer from the UK has been detained in Dubai two years after being convicted of possessing criminal property in the UK.

Feb 23 • 19:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Brits could be banned from buying homes in these parts of Spain

Proposed legislation in the Balearic Islands of Spain seeks to prevent non-residents, particularly British nationals, from purchasing property.

Feb 23 • 12:37 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

A man's visit to the Vilnius police: he comes as a victim, leaves as a suspect

A man approached the Vilnius police regarding lost property but ended up being arrested after he attacked an officer.

Feb 23 • 05:36 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

WATCH ⟩ After years of discussions, the Saeima hastily amends the law to protect families from property loss

The Saeima of Latvia has fast-tracked amendments to property laws in response to cases like that of the Stankeviču family, who face losing their home purchased from a fraudster.

Feb 22 • 19:23 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The law signed by Greg Abbott in Texas that eliminates taxes for charity organization owners

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a law that eliminates property taxes for certain charity organization owners, part of an effort by the Republican Party to reduce tax burdens for citizens and businesses.

Feb 22 • 12:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'I'm a solicitor - here's how to resolve boundary disputes with your neighbour'

Sophie Campbell-Adams, a solicitor, provides guidance on resolving common boundary disputes between neighbours.

Feb 22 • 03:59 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Catalan PP announces a challenge to the Constitutional Court against the limitation of speculative housing purchases agreed between Illa and the commoners

The Catalan PP plans to challenge the proposed law limiting speculative housing purchases in Catalonia, claiming it attacks private property rights.

Feb 21 • 15:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Inheritance, separation, and assets: lawyer warns against decisions that cannot be postponed

A Brazilian lawyer emphasizes the importance of timely decisions regarding inheritance and family law to prevent future conflicts and losses.

Feb 21 • 13:28 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Greg Abbott Turned It into Law: Homeowners in Texas Will Pay Less Property Tax Starting in 2026

Starting January 1, 2026, homeowners in Texas will benefit from a significant reduction in property taxes due to new legislation signed by Governor Greg Abbott.

Feb 20 • 17:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Tax exemption for houses on unpaved streets is approved in the Chamber of Cuiabá

The Chamber of Cuiabá unanimously approved a tax exemption for homeowners on unpaved streets, altering the municipal property tax law to provide relief to affected residents.

Feb 20 • 13:31 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Access to the Real Estate Price Register Raises Doubts? It Concerns the Right to Privacy

The article discusses the implications of a recent law change in Poland that has eliminated fees for accessing the Real Estate Price Register, raising concerns about privacy and market impacts.

Feb 20 • 03:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court denies request from the Public Prosecutor's Office and maintains the law that increases property tax and other taxes in Piracicaba

The São Paulo Court of Justice upheld a law increasing municipal tax rates, despite a request for suspension from the Public Prosecutor's Office.

Feb 19 • 23:37 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

COURT ⟩ The right to use a parking space can be transferred with the consent of other apartment owners

The Estonian Supreme Court ruled that the right to use a parking space registered in the land register can only be transferred with the consent of other apartment owners.

Feb 19 • 05:39 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

The Defense will be able to take over schools and ports in the event of war

Denmark's Defense Minister has proposed a law allowing the military to expropriate property from businesses and public entities in the event of war, extending powers currently limited to individuals.

Feb 18 • 09:37 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Million bill for new waste sorting: 'We were forced to raise the fee'

Sweden is set to implement a new EU waste sorting law in 2027 that will shift the burden of costs for waste collection to property owners and housing associations, provoking legal concerns from property owners.

Feb 18 • 04:30 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Proposal: Possibility to Seize Companies

A proposal by government investigators in Sweden suggests expanding the scope of seized property in criminal cases to include companies and real estate, alongside personal property.

Feb 17 • 15:38 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'The law had become a property of a few hands', Yogi attacks SP

CM Yogi Adityanath criticized the Samajwadi Party for the deteriorating law and order situation in Uttar Pradesh before 2017.

Feb 17 • 13:18 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

What to do if the landlord asks you to vacate the apartment before the lease expires

The article discusses tenant rights in Argentina regarding early lease termination when a landlord requests the apartment back before the contractual end date.

Feb 17 • 12:47 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Eight Arab Countries: Israel's Decision to Register Lands in the West Bank as State Property Violates International Law

Eight Arab countries condemned Israel's government decision to register lands in the West Bank as state property, claiming it violates international law.

Feb 17 • 11:15 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Wide Arab Rejection of Israel's Decision to Register West Bank Lands

Arab and Palestinian reactions are overwhelmingly negative towards Israel's decision to register occupied West Bank territory as "state property."

Feb 16 • 06:44 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Under the Title "State Lands" .. A Timeline of Israel's Seizure of the West Bank

The article discusses Israel's resumption of registering Palestinian lands in the West Bank under the designation of state property after a 58-year freeze, amidst ongoing legal and territorial disputes.

Feb 15 • 16:56 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Burden for owners: New trouble with property tax

The reform of property tax in Germany raises constitutional concerns, as municipalities may have overstepped their authority in tax assessments.

Feb 14 • 10:08 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Supreme Court protects separate premises from demolition

The Supreme Court ruled against the demolition of a building because it served the interests of multiple co-owners.

Feb 13 • 12:01 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Charges Filed Against Young Man in Kaunas for Drunk Driving and Causing an Accident

A young man in Kaunas has been charged with drunk driving and causing an accident last October, resulting in significant property damage.

Feb 13 • 10:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Councilman files lawsuit against property expropriation in Botafogo and appeals against the filing of an inquiry

Councilman Pedro Duarte has initiated a popular lawsuit to nullify a municipal decree for the expropriation of a property in Botafogo, claiming illegality.

Feb 12 • 08:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Who is obligated to clear snow from pedestrian and bicycle paths?

The article discusses the legal responsibilities of property owners in Poland regarding snow and ice removal from adjacent pedestrian and bicycle paths as per the relevant law.

Feb 11 • 16:57 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Succession Law: the document you must have to inherit a property

The article discusses essential documents needed for inheriting property in Argentina under succession law.

Feb 11 • 14:46 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Bartaševičs: The state involvement in "Gors" is forced property confiscation

Aleksandrs Bartaševičs, the ousted mayor of Rēzekne, argues that the Latvian government's task for ministries to draft a law ensuring state participation in the concert hall "Gors" amounts to confiscating municipal property.

Feb 11 • 08:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court maintains IPTU injunction and denies new appeal from the city hall of Campo Grande

The Court of Justice of Mato Grosso do Sul upheld an injunction that suspends the payment of the Urban Property Tax (IPTU) in Campo Grande, limiting the tax's increase to 5.32% inflation.

Feb 10 • 12:17 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

18 Crore Property of Humayun Kabir's In-law, Builder of Babri Mosque, Seized; Accused of Drug Trafficking

The property of Humayun Kabir's in-law, Shariful Islam, has been seized amid allegations of drug trafficking as investigations into related cases intensify in West Bengal.

Feb 10 • 10:51 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Patrycja Pobideł, Mariusz Ulman: Restoring the Rule of Law? Rather a Ball on the Titanic

The article discusses the shocking discovery made by former spouses in a property division case that they are still legally married due to a ruling made by a neo-judge.

Feb 10 • 03:58 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Rēzekne does not plan to accept the 'Gora' becoming state property; The Ministry of Culture calls for the concert hall to be taken over by law

Rēzekne city officials have rejected proposals from the Ministry of Culture regarding the future management of the concert hall 'Gora', insisting it should remain under local control.

Feb 9 • 14:09 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

How the state can take over your property

Proposed amendments to Finland's existing expropriation law would allow the government to seize properties in urgent situations without voluntary negotiations.

Feb 9 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Government's Clampdown on Property Deals in UP, PAN card Mandatory Without Registration

The Uttar Pradesh government has made it mandatory for both buyers and sellers to provide a PAN card for any property transactions in the state, particularly to curb foreign funding and suspicious transactions along the Indo-Nepal border.

Feb 6 • 15:54 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

Do you know how long you can be parked on public property? A Croat recounted an unpleasant experience with a neighbor, here’s what the law says

A Reddit user expresses frustration over a neighbor's unused car occupying a prime parking spot, raising questions about the legality of long-term parking on public streets in Croatia.

Feb 5 • 06:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Company equipment is not common property

This article discusses the understanding that work equipment provided by employers is not considered shared property among employees.

Feb 5 • 03:50 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

Retaining walls without permits and notifications

The article discusses the legal ambiguities surrounding the construction of retaining walls on private properties in Poland, which have caused tension between investors, neighbors, and construction oversight due to the lack of a clear definition in the building law.

Feb 4 • 04:20 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Ireneusz Raś: every property will have to have its own regulations

In the new draft amendment to the hospitality services law concerning short-term rentals, industry representatives express surprise and disappointment at the removal of a regulation holding renters financially responsible for damages.

Feb 4 • 03:58 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Inheritance of property: how to avoid misunderstandings and disputes?

Legal expert Barbora Bernatonytė advises that a clearly written and notarized will is essential to prevent misunderstandings in property inheritance, which can often be more complicated than it seems.

Feb 3 • 10:14 UTC

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