Lapsi Estates vs LAPSEA — Land Owner Wins Order to Restore Parapet Wall After Developer Reduced Its Height

A developer built a parapet wall at a lower height than originally agreed during works on adjacent land at Ta' Ghar Lapsi, Siggiewi. The landowner went to court and won an order to have it restored.

Civil Court (First Hall) · Judge Henri Mizzi · 26 March 2026

Lapsi Estates Limited owns land known as 'Ta' Ghar Lapsi' in the limits of Siggiewi, acquired originally in 1966. Adjacent to this land, David Bondin (later operating under the name LAPSEA Luxury & Adventure Group Limited) undertook construction works. During those works, a parapet wall — which formed part of the boundary between the two properties — was reduced in height from what it originally stood at, contrary to what had been agreed. Lapsi Estates sued to have the wall restored to its original height. The court found in favour of Lapsi Estates and ordered LAPSEA to restore the parapet wall to its original height as it stood before the works began, under the supervision of Architect Michael Lanfranco. Costs were split 80% against LAPSEA and 20% against Lapsi Estates, reflecting that both parties bore some responsibility for the dispute.

Lapsi Estates won. LAPSEA ordered to restore the parapet wall to original height at its own expense, under architect supervision. Costs split 80% LAPSEA, 20% Lapsi Estates.

• A property owner has the right to have boundary structures maintained at the height and specification agreed — any reduction without consent is actionable
• Courts can order structural remediation work as a remedy in property disputes, not just financial compensation
• When both parties share some responsibility for a dispute, the court can split costs proportionately rather than awarding full costs to one side
• Construction works on adjacent land that affect a neighbouring property can give rise to civil liability

Civil Code Ch. 16 — property rights, obligations between neighbours, servitudes