Despina
Lawyer · Athens, Greece
- 251 cases handled · 3 in this service
- 18+ years in practice
- Speaks: English, German, Greek
- Law, Athens University of Law
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4.95(12 reviews)
Lease & Rental Contract Review and Drafting in Greece
Lawyers who draft or review a Greek rental agreement (μισθωτήριο) in Greek and English, explain what it means for a tenant or a landlord and see to its electronic declaration on myAADE.
About Lease & Rental Contract Review and Drafting in Greece
A rental agreement in Greece, the lease agreement, tenancy agreement or rental contract that Greeks call the μισθωτήριο, is almost always written in Greek and, because every lease is declared to the tax authority, exists in two forms: the private contract the parties sign and the electronic declaration (ηλεκτρονικό μισθωτήριο) that the landlord files on myAADE and the tenant accepts online. Some older lists and lawyer pages call this service “Property Lease Review & Drafting”. It covers reviewing a lease you have been offered, drafting one for a property you let, and the special rules of a commercial lease (επαγγελματική μίσθωση).
Who needs it
- Foreigners moving to Greece who are handed a Greek contract and want to know what they sign.
- Owners, often living abroad, letting a flat or a house long-term and wanting a contract that protects them.
- Businesses renting a shop, an office or a warehouse.
- Tenants who need a registered lease for a residence permit, a tax number or a school.
How a lease works in Greece
The parties agree the rent, the deposit (εγγύηση), the term, the use of the property and who pays which charges, and sign. The landlord then declares the lease on myAADE, giving the tenant's tax number (AFM) and the property details; the tenant accepts the declaration in his own account. A residential lease has a statutory minimum term that binds the landlord even if a shorter one is written; the tenant is usually freer to leave. A commercial lease has its own rules on duration, rent adjustment and termination. Short lets to tourists are a separate regime: see short-term rental registration.
What a lawyer checks or drafts
- The identity of the landlord and his right to let (owner, co-owner, holder of a usufruct).
- The term, the renewal and the notice each side gives.
- The deposit: amount, when it is returned, what may be deducted.
- Repairs and maintenance, building charges (κοινόχρηστα), utilities.
- Rent adjustment clauses and how the rent is paid; cash payment of rent has been restricted and the rules are changing.
- A faithful English translation, so that both versions say the same thing; the Greek text is the one that counts in court.
What a lawyer does
Explains the contract in plain English, negotiates changes, drafts the Greek and English versions, files or checks the electronic declaration, prepares the handover protocol, and later advises on any dispute (landlord and tenant disputes) or on recovering the property (tenant eviction). A tenant without a Greek tax number starts with an AFM number application.
Questions and answers
Is an English-only lease valid in Greece?
A contract in a foreign language is not void, but the tax declaration is in Greek and a Greek court works in Greek; in practice the lease is in Greek with an English translation.
What is the electronic lease declaration?
The landlord's filing of the lease on the tax platform myAADE, accepted by the tenant online. It does not replace the contract, but a lease that is not declared causes tax and evidential problems for both sides.
Can my landlord give me a one-year contract?
He can write one, but the law treats a residential lease as lasting at least the statutory minimum in the tenant's favour; the exact rule is explained before you sign.
Can I let my Greek flat while I live abroad?
Yes. A lawyer or an agent with a power of attorney signs, declares the lease and handles the handover; the rental income is declared in Greece (income tax return).
6 lawyers who provide Lease & Rental Contract Review and Drafting in Greece
Sorted by experience in this service. Write to any of them — the reply comes from the lawyer, without obligation.
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Maria
Lawyer · Corfu, Greece
- 436 cases handled · 1 in this service
- 9+ years in practice
- Speaks: English, German, Greek, Russian
- Law, National and Capodistrian University of Athens
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4.96(35 reviews)
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Joanna
Lawyer · Thessaloniki, Greece
- 345 cases handled
- 18+ years in practice
- Speaks: English, Greek, Italian, Spanish
- Law, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki - Universidad de Salamanca Spain- International Hellenic University- University of Cologne, Germany
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4.86(40 reviews)
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Anastasia
Lawyer · Thessaloniki, Greece
- 98 cases handled
- 8+ years in practice
- Speaks: French, English, Greek
- Law, Democritus University of Thrace
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5.00(4 reviews)
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Konstantinos
Lawyer · Athens, Greece
- 28 cases handled
- 11+ years in practice
- Speaks: English, Greek
- Degree in Law, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens
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5.00(1 review)
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Fotis
Lawyer · Mytilene, Greece
- 11 cases handled
- 6+ years in practice
- Speaks: English, Greek
- MSc in law and informatics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
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What our clients say about our service in Greece
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We needed professional advice on a lease for an apartment in Portugal, and our lawyer handled it excellently during a video call. His advice was to the point and kept us from signing a contract that could have turned out quite disastrous. We also greatly valued his e-mail contact before and after the call: he put real effort into writing out his comments on the contract and sent them the day after we spoke. His command of English is excellent too. Above all, it was very pleasant to talk with him, and he left us feeling reassured.
— JW06 May 2026Lease & Rental Contract Review and Drafting -
She has been amazing! She helped us enormously with the paperwork for our move to Spain and with the contract for the property we rent. Her English is perfect and her fees are very reasonable. We wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone needing legal help around Murcia.
— Karen30 Jan 2026Lease & Rental Contract Review and Drafting -
This is a great company. Alongside referring attorneys, it publishes lots of excellent legal articles online. I was paired with a wonderful attorney, and I would rate her far above the maximum if I could. She is friendly and knowledgeable, and she answers emails and texts without delay. Her English is excellent, and she obviously has a superb grasp of rental law, the subject of my enquiry. Her rates are also very reasonable. I highly recommend her services; my experience with the service and with the attorney it referred me to was fantastic.
— Denise21 Nov 2025Lease & Rental Contract Review and Drafting -
Outstanding service and a very responsive lawyer.
— Emmanouil01 Oct 2025 -
The lawyer was professional, engaging and extremely competent, and her communication and responsiveness to our many requests were exceptionally good. She was always available and gave sound advice. We asked her to find us a rental property in Pontevedra, which is a relatively tight market. She found a suitable one, arranged a remote viewing and negotiated for us. We are delighted with our apartment and thankful she represented us. Our rating of her could not be higher, and we thoroughly recommend her.
— John22 Sep 2025Lease & Rental Contract Review and Drafting -
I had an excellent experience working with the lawyer on my rental contract review. From our initial contact he was remarkably responsive. During our consultation he showed a high level of professionalism, patiently clarifying crucial sections I found difficult to understand. He also offered valuable insights on points that could be added for clarity and identified key areas for negotiation. He thoroughly addressed all my questions, even following up promptly after our meeting, and his English was perfect. I would definitely recommend him for his expertise and dedication.
— Alaa01 Jul 2025 -
The lawyer came recommended and went above and beyond to resolve our issue. I will gladly use her services again.
— A.03 Jul 2024Lease & Rental Contract Review and Drafting -
The lawyer was very responsive and understood my requests. She is very qualified and helpful, always took extra effort on every task, and her English was perfect. I highly recommend her!
— Joe30 Jan 2024 -
Responsive, understanding, good value for money, able to explain things and offer suitable solutions, approachable and professional: excellent on every count.
— Trinidad16 Feb 2023 -
I had a great experience with this service. They replied super fast and arranged a consultation on the same day. The lawyer I was assigned was very knowledgeable and extremely helpful, and answered every question I had. Thank you!
— E09 Aug 2022 -
The lawyer was available quickly, gave very helpful and professional advice and charged very fairly. I still intend to contact him again if the occasion arises.
— Jakob20 Jan 2022 -
My experience with this service has been great! The lawyer resolved my legal questions quickly and efficiently and gave me constant updates in clear English. It was a fantastic service, and I cannot recommend him enough. I will be recommending him to all my friends!
— Katie22 Dec 2021