From May 1st, property owners can evict tenants without a court decision, but through an eviction order (when the lease has not been renewed) and through a payment order (when there are unpaid rents).
In either case, the landlord turns to their lawyer. The lawyer drafts a formal notice (extrajudicial notice), prepares the file, and submits an application to the Court of First Instance along with a fee of €300 for lease expiration cases and €400 for unpaid rent cases.
The Registry of the Court of First Instance assigns, in rotation, a certified lawyer, without any possibility of intervention by the parties involved. The certified lawyer reviews the file within 20 days and, if it is complete, signs the order.
The court lawsuit procedure at the Court of First Instance remains available in cases of disputes, absence of a written lease agreement, or claims for compensation.
In the first case, the process lasts at least six months (three months for the extrajudicial notice period and two months for enforcement), during which the tenant has time to vacate the property. In the second case, there is a 15-day notice followed by a process of approximately three months. The tenant may file an objection (appeal), requesting more time if there is a valid reason.
The purpose of the new procedure is to speed up the time-consuming court process, which could previously take even several years, and to reduce the burden on the courts. Nevertheless, the standard lawsuit procedure at the Court of First Instance remains available in cases of disputes, lack of a lease agreement, or claims for compensation.
Sources: Proto Thema, News247
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