S.L. 55.6 Art. 15Development and other permits. Amended: L.N. 157 of 2018.

(1) Unless information is available from the searches, a notary shall not be bound to verify:

(a) whether a ground rent burdening immovable property was redeemed against the correct dominus;

(b) whether the immovable is covered by a valid development permit issued by the Planning Area Permits Board, the Planning Authority, the Malta Environment and Planning Authority or other competent authority or board;

(c) whether the immovable is built according to the plans forming part of the development permit;

(d) whether it is in conformity with building laws and regulations;

(e) whether it is compliant with energy performance or similar regulations;

(f) whether it is compliant with any environmental obligation, of whatever nature;

(g) whether it is covered by trade and operation licences; and

(h) whether it is structurally sound.

(2) Where the immovable is situated in a building or complex, the provisions of this regulation shall apply mutatis mutandis to the building or complex as a whole and the notary shall not be bound to peruse the terms and conditions applicable to the other units within the same building or complex even if such terms and conditions result from the searches compiled in accordance with these regulations.