This paper delves into the importance of property rights and compensation for land users. It explores international and national laws that protect these property rights, particularly focusing on the situation in Cyprus since 1974. The authors discuss the basic rights that come with owning land, like the right to use it, earn from it, and sell it. They also examine how different countries handle property rights and compensations. Overall, the paper sheds light on how property rights are safeguarded under various legal systems and provides insights into the compensation process for illegal occupants of land in Cyprus.