The Law Office of Dimitrios Ziamparas and Associates is among the most specialised law firms for leases and evictions. A specialised lawyer in Athens handles matters of lease, eviction, collection of overdue rent, and damages arising from any leasing dispute. Effective solutions for your case. When a client is looking for a lawyer for leases and evictions, they need experience and prompt solutions. We offer both, as we have the knowledge base for lease and eviction cases throughout Athens.
The experienced lawyer for the return of leased property will examine all parameters concerning your case. The lawyers for leases and evictions at our firm have excelled in such cases, having provided solutions to our clients across various types of claims.
DEFECTS IN THE RENTED PROPERTY
Essentially, there is a legal obligation on the tenant to inform the landlord of any defects in the rented property. If the tenant fails to do so, they may be held liable for consequential damage caused by such defects. If a landlord remains inactive despite a defect having been reported, this may constitute grounds for a rent reduction, depending on the type of defect. The lawyer for leases and evictions at our firm will be pleased to advise you on how to give a legally sound notice of defects and what you can do if the defects in the rented property are not remedied promptly despite the notice.
LEASING DISPUTES
- – Drafting of residential or commercial lease agreements
- – Eviction lawsuits, orders for the return of leased property
- – Collection of overdue rent
- – Disputes arising from improper use of the leased property
- – Claims for shared expenses
- – DEFENCE of the tenant against malicious eviction proceedings
The lawyer for leases and evictions at our firm is at your disposal to provide advice and guidance on your case.
- See article Tenant Eviction
- See article Professional – Commercial Leases
- See article Leasing Property to the State
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT LAWYERS FOR LEASES AND EVICTIONS
1. How do I evict a tenant who is not paying?
The fastest route is the order for the return of leased property, issued by the Single-Member Court of First Instance without the need for a full trial. It is preceded by a written demand to the tenant for payment of the overdue rent. If the deadline passes without payment, the landlord may simultaneously seek both an order for the return of the leased property and a payment order for the amounts due. The order is served on the tenant and, if they do not vacate voluntarily, enforcement proceeds with a bailiff. Securing the legal position from the outset is critical in order to avoid procedural omissions that could delay the eviction by months.
2. How do I collect overdue rent and shared expenses?
The usual route is the issuance of a payment order, provided there is a written lease agreement and the debt is documented. The order is issued quickly and constitutes an enforceable title, on the basis of which the landlord may proceed to attach the debtor’s bank accounts, salary, or other assets. For shared expenses, cooperation with the building manager is generally required in order to obtain the relevant statements. If the tenant has departed leaving debts, claims may still be pursued for five years from the date each rental claim arose.
3. How long does an eviction take?
Under the procedure for an order for the return of leased property, the order is generally issued within a few weeks of filing. After service, the tenant has a deadline of twenty days to vacate voluntarily. If they fail to comply, enforcement proceeds with a bailiff and is usually completed within one to two months. Overall, the entire process can be completed in three to five months, provided no opposition is filed. In the event of opposition, the timeframe is extended, but enforcement of the order is not automatically suspended.
4. What documents do I need for an order for the return of leased property?
Essential documents include the written lease agreement, registered on the platform of the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE), as well as evidence of the debt, such as bank account statements showing non-payment of rent. Also required is the extra-judicial demand to the tenant together with the bailiff’s service report, in order to establish default. The lease declarations filed with the tax authority and the title deed of the property are also useful. The more complete the file, the lower the risk of the application being rejected on procedural grounds and the process having to start again from the beginning.
5. Can I claim compensation for damage to the property?
The tenant is required to return the leased property in the condition in which they received it, save for normal wear and tear from ordinary use. For damage caused by improper use, negligence, or wilful harm, the landlord is entitled to compensation covering the cost of restoration. It is important to document the condition of the property at handover and return through photographs, a handover protocol, and technical reports. The deposit paid at the start of the lease may be retained against damages, while for amounts exceeding the deposit, a damages action is brought against the tenant.
6. What is the lawyer’s role in eviction cases?
From the outset, the lawyer drafts the extra-judicial demand, selects the appropriate procedure, and files the application for an order for the return of leased property and a payment order before the competent Single-Member Court of First Instance. After the order is issued, the lawyer arranges service and enforcement in cooperation with a bailiff. At the same time, they address any opposition filed by the tenant and protect the landlord from delays. Our firm’s experience in numerous lease cases ensures swift and effective handling, with the aim of immediately recovering the property and collecting the amounts due.