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ខ្មែរ Laws and Regulation
Preaek Pra Canal Land Encroachers Warned With Legal Action
- 27 March 2021
The Chbar Ampov District Administration has warned about taking legal action against those who continue to build properties on both sides of the Preaek Pra canal in Sangkat Preaek Pra and Sangkat Prek Thmey after many soft warnings have been issued. According to the warning letter issued on 24 March, the objective of stopping this encroachment is to ease the water flow of the canal, which plays...
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Gov’t Urges Building owners to Not Terminate Tenant Contracts for Late Payment
- 26 March 2021
The Cambodian government has called on all building owners to not terminate contracts or evict tenants in case they are unable to pay their rent during the COVID-19 crisis. According to the official statement released on 25 March, the request also refers to the landlords of business buildings and factories. Both landlords and tenants shall negotiate to delay payment and, if possible, shall a...
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Gov’t Extends Tourism-Related Business Tax Exemption for Three More Months
- 26 March 2021
The government has decided to extend the tax exemption for the tourism, hospitality, and aviation businesses in seven target provinces until June this year. According to the government statement issued on 25 March, the seven target provinces include Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Sihanoukville, Kep, Kampot, Bavet, and Poipet. However, these businesses still have to file a tax return form through the...
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Let’s Find Out! EP68: Why is it Necessary to Inspect and Verify Construction Works?
- 25 March 2021
<div class="youtube"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2SenzZGGpc </div> The inspection and verification of construction work by a professional or a licensed certifier firm is legally required before starting to build or demolish any construction work. Why is it necessary to inspect and verify construction? What types of constructions are required to be inspected and verifi...
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361 Construction Inspectors Given Policing Powers
- 25 March 2021
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC) and the Ministry of Justice have issued an inter-ministerial decision giving limited judicial police powers to 361 building inspectors for more effective construction law implementation. According to the decision dated 18 February 2021, all 361 officials must perform their duties under the Construction Law, Criminal Code....
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Koh Kong Land Encroacher Comes Forward After Calls
- 22 March 2021
Following recent calls from the government regarding the illegal landfilling activities at a public canal in Tuol Korki Krom village in Koh Kong province, the encroacher has finally come forward to resolve the situation, according to an announcement by the Koh Kong administration. The source stated that the illegal landfilling activities have damaged 4,000 square metres of public mangrove fores...
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Kampong Chhnang Land Department Warns Public to be Cautious of Online Real Estate Agent
- 22 March 2021
The Kampong Chhnang Provincial Department of Land Management, Urban Planning, Construction and Cadastral Department has issued a statement informing the public to be careful about a Facebook page named "Dara Panha Real Estate" which posts content selling unregistered land plots. According to the statement released on 21 March, the land plots that the page is trying to sell are located in Villag...
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Understanding the Lender’s Rights on Pledged Assets in Cambodia
- 20 March 2021
A pledge is a transaction in which borrowers give possession right of either their movable or immovable property to lenders as collateral to secure a debt or loan. As a lender/lender, besides being able to possess the property, what other rights do you have on the pledged asset? Can the lender sell the pledged asset if the borrower defaults on the debt? According to the Civil Code and Land Law,...
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GDT Launches Property Tax App & Instruction Video
- 19 March 2021
<div class="youtube"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKrtNXd2B9s </div> The General Department of Taxation (GDT) has recently launched a property tax application called ‘GDT Taxpayer App’ to ease tax payment and help maintain social distance during the pandemic. According to a GDT announcement on 11 March, the app will allow property taxpayers to check information on registered ...
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Gov’t Taking Action Against Coastal Land Encroachers in Koh Kong and Sihanoukville
- 17 March 2021
The Sihanoukville and Koh Kong provincial administrations have been taking serious actions to put an end to state land encroachment activities, following the recent unauthorised sea and canal reclamation. According to the Sihanoukville Provincial Administration’s a warning letter was issued on 15 March, for the spot where the encroacher/s filled up the sea located in front of the Cambodia Tela ...
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