Real Estate Law · European Union
Handle an Eviction Lawfully — Whether You’re the Landlord or the Tenant
Eviction is the sharpest edge of tenancy law, and it’s the area where a procedural mistake costs the most — a landlord whose eviction is thrown out, or a tenant removed from a home they had a right to keep. We match you, free of charge, with an eviction specialist who handles both sides across Europe every day.
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Who this is for
Eviction is a legal process with strict rules — and ignoring them is costly for both sides
Eviction — legally ending a tenancy and, where necessary, removing the occupant — is the most heavily regulated part of property law in Europe. For a landlord, it means proving valid grounds, serving notice in the correct form, and frequently obtaining a court order before any removal can happen; attempt to shortcut that process and you can face penalties that dwarf the rent you were owed. For a tenant, an eviction notice is not automatically lawful — many are defective in form, unsupported by valid grounds, or served in breach of local protections, and a tenant who challenges them can often remain in the property. Because every country sets its own grounds, notice periods and court procedures, and because timing is everything, both landlords and tenants benefit enormously from a specialist who knows the exact process in the relevant jurisdiction.
Why evictions go wrong
Evictions fail on procedure far more often
than they succeed on substance.
A single defect in the notice, the grounds or the court steps can restart the process from zero.
Defective notices
An eviction notice that’s missing information, uses the wrong form or cites insufficient grounds is often invalid — and a landlord who serves it has wasted months, while a tenant who ignores it may miss their chance to challenge it.
Self-help eviction backfires
Landlords who change locks, remove belongings or cut utilities to force a tenant out almost always act unlawfully, turning their own claim for possession into liability — no matter how long the rent has gone unpaid.
Tenants who don’t defend
A tenant served with a notice often assumes it’s final and leaves, when in many countries the notice is defective or the grounds don’t stand up — and the right to challenge it expires if not acted on in time.
What you get
An eviction specialist on whichever side you stand
We only match you with solicitors who run eviction cases regularly in the country where the property sits — for landlords and tenants alike.
Lawful eviction for landlords
Your lawyer confirms your grounds, serves a valid notice and runs the court process in the correct order — so possession is obtained lawfully and isn’t dismissed on a technicality.
Tenant defence and challenge
For tenants, your lawyer scrutinises the notice and the stated grounds, challenges any defects and represents you at any hearing, defending your right to remain where the law protects you.
Deadlines and procedure managed
Notice periods, response windows and hearing dates are tracked and met on time, so neither side loses their position because a strict deadline slipped past unnoticed.
Possession or protection secured
Whether you need the property back or need to stay in it, you get a specialist fighting for the outcome you’re entitled to — not a costly guess at the process.
Coverage
Eviction lawyers across Europe
Eviction grounds, notice periods and court procedures are set nationally, so the right lawyer works the process of the country where the property sits. We match cases in the following countries and beyond:
Frequently asked
Evictions — common questions
What grounds can a landlord use to evict a tenant?
Grounds vary by country but commonly include non-payment of rent, a serious breach of the tenancy, the landlord’s own need to occupy the property, or the end of a fixed term in certain circumstances. Some countries require a specific, lawful reason and correct notice — a lawyer can confirm what applies to your case.
Can a landlord evict a tenant without a court order?
In most European countries, no — even with valid grounds and notice, the landlord generally cannot physically remove a tenant without a court order, and often bailiff enforcement if the tenant won’t leave voluntarily. Attempting to remove a tenant yourself is usually unlawful and can carry penalties.
How much notice must a landlord give before eviction?
Notice periods are set by national law and vary with the grounds and the length of the tenancy — often several weeks or months. Serving too little notice, or in the wrong form, can invalidate the eviction, so the exact requirement should be confirmed with a lawyer before you act.
What should a tenant do when served with an eviction notice?
Don’t assume it’s final and don’t ignore it. Check the notice against the legal requirements — many are defective or lack valid grounds — and seek legal advice immediately, because in many countries your right to challenge it is subject to a strict time limit.
Can a tenant stop an eviction?
Often yes, depending on the grounds and procedure. If the notice is defective, the grounds don’t stand up, or the tenant has legal protection (such as against eviction during certain periods), the eviction can frequently be challenged and sometimes stopped. A lawyer can assess your realistic chances.
What happens if a landlord evicts a tenant illegally?
An unlawful eviction — such as changing locks or cutting utilities without legal process — can expose the landlord to damages, fines and an order restoring the tenant’s possession. It almost always makes the landlord’s position worse, which is why using the proper process from the start is essential.
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