Rental law reform: eviction after 2 months, 3 deposits
In early October Parliament approved in general terms the Government's bill to change the urban lease regime; it passed thanks to Chega's abstention. The main changes proposed: eviction can start after two months of unpaid rent instead of three; landlords can ask for three deposits instead of two, with no cap on the amount; and once a judge rules for eviction, there is no longer a separate enforcement case before it happens. The details are now being negotiated in committee, so the final text can still change. Tenant platform Casa Para Viver has called a protest for 14 November, Lusa reports.
Why it matters for your move
Nothing changes for your contract yet. If you rent, pay on time and keep proof of every payment. If you are about to sign a new lease, expect landlords to ask for more money upfront once the law is in force, and read the deposit clause before you sign.
This is Re-locant.com’s own brief, written to explain what the update means for people moving to or living in Portugal. For the full original report, see the source below.