The landlord initiated an eviction case over two years ago, but the performer still hasn't left and has declared insolvency.
Nuno Homem de Sá was evicted but refuses to budge! Actor owes more than €30,000 in rent
Friday, 9 January 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
Local accommodation (alojamento local) means short-term tourist rentals—private apartments, houses or rooms rented for days or weeks—that must be registered and licensed with municipal authorities. Municipalities can suspend or cancel licences (Lisbon cancelled about 6,700 licences in early 2026), so travellers and hosts should check a listing's registration and local rules before booking or offering stays.
Insolvency is a legal finding that a company cannot pay its debts when due, which opens a court‑supervised insolvency proceeding (processo de insolvência) to restructure the business or liquidate assets. The court appoints an administrator, creditors file claims and certain claims (like unpaid wages) often get priority; for employees this can mean job loss but also possible access to outstanding wage protection schemes, while creditors may recover only part of what they are owed.
