Land and property issues

The Faroese Board of Appeal handles appeals related to land and property issues. This is a broad field and includes decisions concerning, among other things, construction, cadastral registration, land subdivision, and land registration. Individuals, businesses, and in some cases public authorities who, for example, have received a decision from a municipality regarding a construction project or from the Faroese Environment Agency concerning land registration, may appeal such decisions to the Faroese Board of Appeal.

The Faroese Board of Appeal handles appeals concerning:

  • Decisions by municipalities under the Planning Act or local building regulations

  • Decisions by the Faroese Environment Agency under the Land Registration Act, the Cadastral Registration Act, and the Land Subdivision Act

  • Decisions by municipalities under the 1881 Act on expropriation

  • Decisions under the Condominium Ownership Act

  • Decisions under the Building Act

Relevant Considerations

An appeal to the Board must generally be submitted in writing and must be reasoned. It is important that the appealed decision is submitted together with all relevant supporting documents. Please also note that the deadline for submitting an appeal is usually 4 weeks from the date the decision is received. In cases concerning expropriation under the 1881 Act, the deadline is 3 months. In special circumstances, the deadline may be extended if valid reasons are provided.

Appeals in land and property issues are free of charge. The aim is always to process the case as quickly as possible, but it can take approximately 5 months before the case is fully prepared and ready for a decision. As the appellant, you will be informed of the progress of the appeal as it develops.

If you have any questions or are unsure whether a land and property issue can be appealed to the Faroese Board of Appeal, you are welcome to contact the Board for guidance and information.

Legal Basis

The rules governing the work of the Faroese Board of Appeal are set out in Parliamentary Act No. 147 of 25 November 2021 on the Faroese Board of Appeal and Executive Order No. 161 of 14 December 2021 on the Rules of Procedure for the Faroese Board of Appeal

The Faroese Board of Appeal

In land and property issues, the Faroese Board of Appeal is typically composed of the Director and two jurists. The Board may seek expert advice during the preparation of the case. In addition, the Board may include one or more subject-matter experts in its proceedings.

Expert advice in land and property issues is usually provided by individuals with professional qualifications in construction or land surveying. A list of the experts affiliated with the Board of Appeal can be found on the website. Click here to view the experts.

Contact

Appeals to the Faroese Board of Appeal must be sent to 

Føroya Kærustovnur
Undir Hornabakka
Postboks 45
110 Tórshavn

or by email to: fks@fks.fo



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