Latest news and stories about tenancy rights in Portugal for expats and residents.
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.
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.
The Vila Nova de Gaia local council will rehouse 10 families who were notified to vacate their homes. The properties were sold to a company and the lease agreements have come to an end.
