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The government is proposing a rental reform that would make eviction orders immediately enforceable based solely on a judge's decision. This change aims to eliminate the need for separate enforcement proceedings, allowing landlords to regain property access more quickly if tenants fail to pay rent.
With the proposed reform, eviction proceedings can be initiated after two months of rent arrears (instead of the current three).
This type of automatic eviction mandate, based solely on the judge's decision, is intended to shorten deadlines and reduce administrative procedures for vacating properties.
Miguel Pinheiro, a commentator for CNN Portugal, analyses the Government's proposal to reduce the period of rent arrears required to proceed with a legal eviction from three months to two.
The goal is to put more houses on the market and available for rent. The government intends to consult with parliamentary parties next week.
