Sorina
Lawyer · Bucharest, Romania
- 94 cases handled
- 8+ years in practice
- Speaks: English, Romanian
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5.00(8 reviews)
Landlord & Tenant Disputes in Romania
Lawyers who help tenants and landlords in Romania with disputes under a rental contract — rent and rent rises, the deposit, repairs, utilities and the owners' association charges, early termination — through negotiation, mediation or the courts.
About Landlord & Tenant Disputes in Romania
Landlord and tenant disputes in Romania arise under the rental contract (contract de închiriere) between an owner and the person living in or using the property. Some older lists and lawyer pages call this service “Tenancy Disputes”. This page covers both sides: tenant rights in Romania — repairs, a deposit not returned, a rent rise, being asked to leave early — and the landlord's claims — unpaid rent and utilities, damage, a tenant who sublets or uses the flat for something else. In Romanian such a case is a litigiu cu chiriașul or a litigiu cu proprietarul; when the aim is to make the occupant leave, see tenant and squatter eviction.
Who comes to a lawyer
- Foreign tenants whose landlord keeps the deposit or will not deal with heating, damp or broken appliances.
- Owners living abroad whose tenant stopped paying or left damage behind.
- Both sides when the contract was never written down or never registered.
- Businesses in a dispute over a shop or office lease.
How a dispute runs in Romania
The Civil Code sets the default rules: the landlord keeps the property fit for use and does the major repairs; the tenant pays the rent and charges, uses the property as agreed and does the minor repairs. The contract can adjust part of this. A dispute usually starts with a written notice (notificare) and talks, and mediation is available. A lease registered with ANAF, the tax authority, or signed before a notary can be enforced for unpaid rent through a court bailiff (executor judecătoresc); other claims go to the local court (judecătorie), where small claims can follow a simplified procedure. The handover report and photos signed at the start often decide who pays for damage.
What a lawyer does
The lawyer reads the contract and the evidence, writes the formal notice, negotiates or proposes mediation, starts or answers the court claim and follows the enforcement. For a contract still to be signed, see lease and rental contract review and drafting; for recovering money once there is a judgment or an enforceable title, debt collection.
Questions and answers
Can a landlord keep the whole deposit?
Only for what the contract allows, such as unpaid rent, charges or damage beyond normal wear. A tenant can claim the rest back, first by notice and then in court.
Can the rent be raised during the contract?
Only as the contract provides or with the tenant's agreement; a rise the contract does not allow can be refused.
Can a landlord cut the utilities or change the locks?
No. Pushing a tenant out without a court decision or an enforceable title is unlawful and can make the landlord liable.
Is there a case without a written contract?
Yes. A tenancy can be proved by payments, messages and witnesses, although proving what was agreed is harder.
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What our clients say about our service in Romania
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He was very responsive and went through the details in depth.
— Jiby24 Mar 2026 -
From the first contact the lawyer was informative and efficient. He asked us to come to the office only when it was necessary and told us about every relevant development. We felt very well looked after and in professional hands.
— Penny31 Oct 2025Landlord & Tenant Disputes -
The lawyer has given me peace of mind. Even when there was no response from the other party, she persevered, and ultimately there was a response and an offer to settle the matter. Many thanks! The assistance was excellent, and I will certainly recommend this service to any friends or clients who might need representation in Spain.
— Gregory21 Oct 2025 -
We hired the lawyer over a dispute with a landlord who had illegally rented us an uninhabitable property and would not refund a significant sum. She was incredibly professional and handled the situation expertly, which brought a fast resolution that pleased us a lot. She truly embodied the word "advocate", and throughout the process we felt she was acting in our best interests.
— Chloe24 Mar 2025Landlord & Tenant Disputes -
The lawyer replied to my enquiry quickly and gave excellent advice on the way to proceed in our situation. He was very approachable and helped me consider the best options. Law can be very confusing, but he explained everything simply, in perfect English, and I felt very happy to discuss our issue with him. I have already suggested him as a possible service provider to a friend who runs a business called Move to Spain.
— Priya19 Mar 2025 -
The lawyer had great knowledge and knew precisely how to settle our problems with the letting agent. On top of that, she is a warm and approachable person.
— Raymond23 Jan 2025Landlord & Tenant Disputes -
The lawyer was very helpful in solving the problem with my landlady. He was attentive, professional and effective, and everything was handled online in an easy way. Thanks a lot!
— Pouria05 Dec 2024Landlord & Tenant Disputes -
The lawyer was a pleasure to work with: helpful, knowledgeable, and he gave sound advice about handling the case. He was reachable by phone and followed up with me regularly about how things stood. His English was perfect, so I never had trouble understanding him, and he made the whole experience easy and straightforward. I would definitely recommend him!
— Adam02 May 2024 -
The lawyer was highly professional and answered all my questions promptly. Her work was timely and very effective, and I ended up with an outcome that was reasonable and agreeable.
— Mike11 Mar 2024Landlord & Tenant Disputes -
Understanding and professional!
— ruth08 Sep 2023 -
The lawyer helped me quickly and efficiently through my issues. She is proficient in both Spanish and English, which is very helpful for me as I do not speak Spanish. I would certainly recommend her to anyone needing a lawyer in Spain.
— Brian25 Jul 2023 -
The lawyer was extremely professional, quite articulate and attentive to detail, and I am very satisfied with the assistance.
— Michel19 May 2023