When a tenant stops paying, when the lease has expired and they won’t leave, or when someone occupies your property with no right to do so, the worry is enormous. So is the temptation to deal with it yourself — but acting outside the law can get you into trouble.
Eviction proceedings are the legal route to recovering your property. Depending on the case, measures can be requested to speed up its return, and if there was unlawful occupation (usurpación), the criminal courts may also step in.
Our team reviews your situation, sends the occupant a formal demand and handles the proceedings until you recover your property, explaining at each stage what to expect.
In which cases?
- Unpaid rent.
- An expired lease.
- Squatters or occupants with no right to be there.
- Unlawful occupation (usurpación).
- Other breaches of the lease.
How we support you
Assessment
We review the lease, the payments and the occupation.
Formal demand
We formally demand that the occupant comply or return the property.
Eviction proceedings
If there is no response, we file the eviction case and request the appropriate measures.
Recovery
We stay with you until the property is handed back to you.
Useful documents
- Title deed.
- Lease agreement, if there is one.
- Proof of payments and debts.
- Any previous formal demands.
- Photos or other proof of the occupation.
Don’t worry if you don’t have everything: we will go through it together at the consultation.
Frequently asked questions
Can I change the locks if my tenant doesn't pay?
No. Doing it yourself could get you into legal trouble. The right route is a formal demand and, if there is no response, eviction proceedings.
What should I do if someone has occupied my property?
Seek advice as soon as possible. Depending on the case, there may be a criminal route for unlawful occupation as well as the civil eviction.
How long does an eviction take?
It depends on the type of case and the court. At the consultation, we give you a realistic idea for your situation.
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General information only. It is not a substitute for advice on your specific case.