Rentals, Evictions, and Squatters
Renting is simple until it isn't: a poorly drafted lease, a notice sent without the proper formalities, or a slow response to the first missed payment can turn monthly rent into months of litigation.
At La Propiedad Consulting, we support you through every stage of the lease, with a clearly preventive approach. Most of the problems that end up in court could have been avoided at the time of signing or within the first week after a missed payment..
By Your Side, from Start to Finish
RDrafting and Negotiating Lease Agreements
We prepare clear, thorough leases that comply with current regulations, paying special attention to the points that tend to cause disputes later on: lease term and renewals, rent increases, guarantees beyond the security deposit, renovations and repairs, subletting, permitted use, and grounds for termination. A well-drafted lease is the cheapest preventive tool there is.
Notices, Communications, and Dispute Resolution
We draft and handle demands for payment, notices between the parties, and any other communication with legal effect, making sure there is proof of receipt. The form and timing of a demand notice have a direct impact on the outcome of any later court proceeding. We represent you in disputes over unpaid rent, property damage, unauthorized subletting, nuisance activities, or any other breach of the lease.
Eviction Proceedings
We file evictions (or defend against them, depending on the case) for nonpayment, expiration of the lease term, or breach of contract, together with a claim for back rent when appropriate. From the outset, we analyze the factors that most affect how long the process will actually take: whether the tenant can stop the eviction by paying the full amount owed (enervación), whether the occupant is in a vulnerable situation, and the preliminary steps required of large-scale landlords (grandes tenedores). Our goal is to get your property back as quickly as possible and with the least financial loss.
Squatters and Inquiokupación (Tenant Squatting)
When a property has been illegally occupied, we identify the fastest route for each case, whether civil or criminal, including requesting interim orders to remove the occupants. When the occupant is someone who moved in with a lease, then stopped paying and refuses to leave (what's known in Spain as inquiokupación), the approach is different and requires a specific legal procedure. Confusing these two situations is one of the most common, and most expensive, mistakes. We evaluate your case and pursue the option with the best chance of success.
How We Work
We listen first. Before giving any opinion, we need to understand your specific transaction: what documents have been signed, what has been discussed, and what has been paid.
We tell you where you stand. If a claim isn't viable or the cost outweighs the expected result, we'll say so from the start. We'd rather lose a case than see you lose time and money.
Fixed quote, no surprises. You'll know the cost of our services before you hire us.
A single point of contact. The lawyer who studies your case is the same one who negotiates, signs, and calls you.
Tell us about your situation. We'll review whatever documents you have and tell you clearly where you stand and what your options are.