Landlord’s rights have changed
Many property owners in our areas of Duquesa, Manilva and Casares Costa have bought their properties as investments and as such open their properties to long term rental tenants. Importantly for those landlords there has been a recent amendment to the Civil Precedural Law that involves important changes to the eviction process.
The new eviction process involves the Court sending a notice to the defendant giving a 10 DAY period to either pay the outstanding rent or vacate the property or defend the claim. If the defendant (tenant) has not replied within this 10 DAY period or has not settled the debt within the 10 DAY period, the Court will declare the property eviction without a Court trial. If the defendant decides to challenge the claim, a court trial will be held.
This change also allows the claim to be made through a small claim proceeding which is a much faster process.
If you are considering renting your property long term please contact our long term rentals Manager, Marisa who will be happy to advise you. For holiday rentals, please contact Judith.
We have many properties for sale at fantastic prices so if you are considering taking advantage of the current market conditions and making a property portfolio acquisition, please contact us in the sales department and we will be very happy to help and advise you.