Alvaro
Lawyer · Fuengirola, Spain
- 1,584 cases handled · 35 in this service
- 14+ years in practice
- Speaks: English
- Law, Jaén
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4.97(146 reviews)
Getting a tenant or an unwanted occupier out of a property in Spain goes through the courts. This page covers evicting a tenant, desahucio for unpaid rent, a tenant not paying rent, squatters (okupas) and illegal occupation (ocupación ilegal). It is for owners and landlords, including those living abroad. English-speaking registered lawyers can explain the route and act in court. Some older lists and lawyer pages call this service “Eviction Services”.
A tenant has a lease and a right to stay until a court says otherwise, so a claim usually follows a formal demand for the unpaid rent or a breach of the contract. People who entered a home with no right at all are treated differently, and quicker court routes can exist for them. Changing the locks or cutting off utilities on one's own can expose the owner to liability.
Unpaid rent can often be claimed in the same case. Owners abroad can give a power of attorney. Related pages: tenancy disputes, renting out your property and debt collection.
Generally no. Removing people from a home is a matter for the courts, and self-help can create problems for the owner.
A tenant is claimed against under the rental contract. Squatters have no contract, so other court procedures apply.
Some routes are quicker, but timing depends on the court and the facts. Occupants in a vulnerable situation can also affect timing.
A rental can exist without a written contract, for example where rent has been paid and accepted.
No. A lawyer can represent an owner abroad under a power of attorney.
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I cannot thank this lawyer enough and am so grateful I found her. She answered my emails extremely quickly and dealt sympathetically with all my concerns in a highly stressful situation. I feel she was excellent value for money, and she handled a complex issue in a calm and professional way that reassured me. When something was unclear she took the time to explain it, patiently and clearly, and recommended the most appropriate course of action. I would not hesitate to recommend her.
From our very first meeting the lawyer understood the situation and offered an excellent strategy going forward, which resulted in the best possible outcome. Highly recommended!
The lawyer helped me every step of the way, from a frightening set of circumstances to taking the reins and helping me considerably. I would not hesitate to ask for her help again.
A highly professional and pragmatic response. Several outcomes were possible in our case, and dealing with someone who knew the relevant law in depth and also advised us with the wider picture in mind made a refreshing change. Communication was excellent, and I believe the service was good value for money. For all our future legal matters we will certainly keep asking her to represent us and act on our behalf.
The replies were kind and fast and the advice was good. If I ever need legal advice again, I will certainly contact him. I am pleased with every contact I have had, and very satisfied overall.
The lawyer was extremely helpful, and no request was too much trouble. He is very friendly as well, and his manner puts you at ease at once. I would use him again, and my sister is also a client of his. Anyone looking for a lawyer fluent in English and Spanish (and Italian) who handles legal matters professionally and without delay should get in touch with him, and I strongly recommend doing so.
Very relaxed, not uptight, and all very good.
Confident, articulate, concise and polite. I have used eleven lawyers so far, and all of them pale beside him. One of my cases lasted 12 years, so I think I know a little about this gloomy trade. The best rise to the surface. I am happy, thank you.
The lawyer is a true professional: super efficient and completely fluent in English. He helped me with a difficult legal matter, took all the stress out of the situation and provided a pragmatic path to resolution, which is precisely what you need from a lawyer. The service I received was first class, and I cannot think of any area that could have been improved.
The lawyer gave an excellent service throughout. In our first phone consultation she set out our legal position and options clearly. She then handled the resolution of our property dispute efficiently and updated us regularly by e-mail. We are very satisfied with the result and would definitely recommend her to friends.
The lawyer was extremely helpful: she responded promptly and kept us updated on our case every day. She has great negotiation skills, which led to success in our case, and great value for money for such a complicated issue. She also made the Spanish legislation clear to us, which was helpful, and her English was perfect. Approachable and highly professional. We cannot express enough our gratitude and will definitely recommend her. Great service.
She was always pleasant, and her explanations were clear, in perfect English. She gave me options with their pros and cons and was flexible about when we could talk. She spent plenty of time pursuing the opposing party and making both sides aware of the situation. I am completely satisfied with the service I received. Many thanks.