Legal advice - North Cyprus

petez


Joined: 04/12/2008
Posts: 560

Message Posted:
03/08/2010 23:41

Do you have a legal question that needs an answer?



I am just about to send our resident North Cyprus Lincguide legal expert Naomi Memhet our latest set of legal questions.

If you have one follow the link and leave your question.



http://www.lincguide.com/review/2010/06/north-cyprus-legal-advice/

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
04/08/2010 01:06

Petez

I'm surprised any Advocate has the audacity to raise their head above the parapet to answer and defend any questions after the very latest revelations on the total inherent corrupt legal institution they happily practice in!



Richard

Blackpoolfan


Joined: 03/12/2008
Posts: 1568

Message Posted:
04/08/2010 01:27

I paid my money as per contract, got my ptp and then the advocate said they will see if the builder will hand over the deeds. An absolute joke, the system is a disgrace wouldnt pay em in washers..............

petez


Joined: 04/12/2008
Posts: 560

Message Posted:
04/08/2010 20:54

Thanks to all the people who sent a message, hope to get a reply from Naomi soon.



RE message 2

Another sensible post by Richard! throwing cold water over someone else's attempts to do something positive. What have you done lately except put other peoples efforts down? It is so boring!



RE Message 3

I am sorry to hear you have a bad time, our goal is to try and make sense of the laws so people have some information BEFORE they hand over money. The answers on the site have helped a lot of people.



http://www.lincguide.com/review/2010/06/north-cyprus-legal-advice/

CarrieRBag



Joined: 23/12/2008
Posts: 1374

Message Posted:
04/08/2010 21:16

Well said Petez

scruff


Joined: 15/07/2008
Posts: 1070

Message Posted:
04/08/2010 21:35

Sorry to say this but if estate Agents & Lawyers here wwere totally honest with buyers up front & forced, by law, to be transparent, then not a single property would be bought by anyone other than TCs, who do not require PTP.

There is no safe way for the rest of us to buy or own property here.

This isn't being negative or whinging. It's a fact that many who bought in the boom & have done since, refuse to accept.

Many who are still going through the buying process & haven't yet received their PTP will soon find this out, to their cost, & join the long queue of buyers without title deeds & many others with other major property issues as well.

End of.

petez


Joined: 04/12/2008
Posts: 560

Message Posted:
04/08/2010 23:45

You are exactly right Scruff.



That is the reason we are trying to get a good amount of information for people to take a look at while there is so much uncertainty. Usually the advice given is 'some guy down the pub said'.



Our advice from a highly respected advocate working in a very flawed system, take it or leave it.

deputydawg


Joined: 30/03/2010
Posts: 1727

Message Posted:
05/08/2010 00:15

I doubt my questions would be answered if I followed the link. Are TRNC advocates required by their Bar, or law, to have idemnity insurance, as are solicitors in UK, to cover their acts and omissions towards their clients (if not why not) and will they ever be required not to engage in conflicts of interest. (oh silly me, just remembered, we all know the answers already).

wanderer


Joined: 05/02/2009
Posts: 1653

Message Posted:
05/08/2010 00:17

petez I've taken it and the advice you provided via NM was invaluable not what i wanted to hear but what i needed to do thanks again keep on trying to make a difference

Bradus


Joined: 25/02/2007
Posts: 2641

Message Posted:
05/08/2010 00:17

The problem Petez is the "flawed system"



No amount of legal advice can be taken as a certainty in such a flawed system. Advocates advice is dependent on their interpretation of the existing laws and there are so many advocate interpretations that we become even more confused and can no longer differentiate between sound advice or stalling tactics.



However I always look forward to reading NM's answers which are usually well explained and give a good insight into why so many people experience problems and how the laws and Advocates of the TRNC have failed to protect the buyer.



I am usually saddened by the fact that so many people with problems have to turn to another advocate as their own has failed to act or advise appropriately.



All in all, it is a sad reflection of the problems that exist for buyers and how peoples only avenue appears to be to dig even deeper into their pockets or be at the mercy of the courts.

petez


Joined: 04/12/2008
Posts: 560

Message Posted:
05/08/2010 00:20

Just for reference everyone who asked a question this month has had it sent to Naomi for a response.

Will let you know when the (free) advice is on the website.

wynyardman



Joined: 15/12/2007
Posts: 4580

Message Posted:
05/08/2010 20:09

I have been told that it is possible to have The Court declare you as Beneficial Owner of a property which the owner refuses to



transfer the kochan. I can confirm that I have paid 100% of my contractrual obligations (on time).



Could you please comment how The Courts would treat such an application.



Would it protect us from the builders bankrupcy, memorandi and injuctions, registered against the property?



I thank you in anticipation.



John Cooper

Hector


Joined: 26/08/2008
Posts: 2352

Message Posted:
05/08/2010 21:31

Whilst I think the legal 'profession' (I use that word loosely) in North Cyprus are a disgrace (I'll spare them further description), I do think that at least Naomi Mehmet is sticking her head above the parapet and providing free advice which none of her fellow advocates have the decency to do. She deserves praise for that.

cooper


Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 3386

Message Posted:
05/08/2010 21:34

I totally agree Hector, thanks also to Petez for providing us with this service.

wynyardman



Joined: 15/12/2007
Posts: 4580

Message Posted:
05/08/2010 22:05

Hector/Cooper,



I very much agree with your comments.



wynyardman

newlad



Joined: 02/03/2008
Posts: 7819

Message Posted:
05/08/2010 22:11

Hector well said Mess 13.Good luck Wyn,

Paul.

wynyardman



Joined: 15/12/2007
Posts: 4580

Message Posted:
06/08/2010 09:17

Blackpoolfan Msg3,



Would you be prepared to share your current legal advice on how best to obtain your kochan and which

Advocate you are using?



I would be happy to compare notes as we are in a similar position. E mail if you wish.



wyn

petez


Joined: 04/12/2008
Posts: 560

Message Posted:
07/08/2010 13:31

Just a quick update...



The latest set of Naomi's questions and answers are now on the Lincguide website.

http://www.lincguide.com/review/2010/08/north-cyprus-legal-advice-august-sept-2010



There is a text box on the site to leave questions.

Feel free to add a comment on here to keep this at the top so as many people as possible get to see the answers.



Thanks to everyone who asked a question, my apologies if the answers are not always what we want to hear.

Bradus


Joined: 25/02/2007
Posts: 2641

Message Posted:
07/08/2010 14:15

"Thanks to everyone who asked a question, my apologies if the answers are not always what we want to hear."



True but if we get accurate answers we do know where we stand rather than throwing even more money at an insurmountable problem. I note her reference to new laws being introduced to protect future buyers but will not help those experiencing problems now.



Naomi must also get frustrated that her clients are let down by an ineffective legal system too.

petez


Joined: 04/12/2008
Posts: 560

Message Posted:
07/08/2010 14:49

I agree Bradus, sometimes it is a case of shooting the messenger though...

petez


Joined: 04/12/2008
Posts: 560

Message Posted:
08/08/2010 14:38

In case you missed it...



http://www.lincguide.com/review/2010/08/north-cyprus-legal-advice-august-sept-2010