Do you want to recover your property?
At Bombí & Ripoll, a prestigious law firm in Barcelona, we have extensive experience in eviction proceedings for all types of properties, whether residential or commercial.
Filing an eviction lawsuit in Barcelona is a complex process. It can end very unfavorably for the property owner if it is not handled correctly by a lawyer with sufficient knowledge and experience in real estate law. In our firm, you will find genuine professionals, expert eviction lawyers in Barcelona capable not only of recovering your property without major complications, but also of doing so in the shortest possible time.
Eviction Cases
There are different types of evictions. And within each type, each case has its own particularities. The sensitivity of the regulations and the wide range of situations that can arise make it essential to have an eviction lawyer specializing strictly in this field.
Precarious Possession Eviction
Cases in which we can transfer our property without a binding contract and free of charge, but which, at a certain point, we want to recover for our own use or to find new tenants who generate income. Unauthorized occupations (squatting) also fall under the category of precarious possession evictions.
Eviction due to termination of lease agreement
Unauthorized continued occupancy after the expiration of the lease term, which necessitates eviction, with the tenant refusing to vacate the property. Breaches and terminations of contracts can lead to eviction proceedings, although these are less common and usually resolved easily.
Eviction for non-payment of rent
The most common situation in which we, as property owners, are forced to resort to a summary judgment proceeding. We help you proceed with the corresponding actions for rent recovery and the repossession of your property, as well as possible compensation for damages, and in many cases, we can resort to the expedited eviction process.
The Express Eviction Process
Thanks to Law 19/2009, of November 23, on measures to promote and expedite rental procedures and improve the energy efficiency of buildings, evictions in Barcelona are becoming increasingly faster and easier. Given the high number of eviction lawsuits filed since the beginning of the economic crisis, the government decided to promote this law, known as the Express Eviction Law, in order to free up the courts and allow hundreds of people to recover their properties from tenants unable to pay their rent.
As a result, the legal process involved in an eviction lawsuit is now much faster than it was a few years ago. However, as we mentioned at the beginning of this section, it involves a series of difficulties that, if carried out without the advice of a good lawyer in Barcelona, could lead to a disastrous outcome for the interested party.
The process, explained very briefly, would be as follows:
The landlord must send a formal demand for payment of the debt via certified mail (burofax) one month before filing the eviction lawsuit.
Firstly, and in order to prevent the tenant from halting the process by preventing eviction, once the demand has been made, if the tenant continues to fail to pay the debt, the landlord can then file the eviction lawsuit for non-payment and, in addition, claim all outstanding and overdue rent in the court where the property in question is located. Our team of lawyers would handle this, so you wouldn’t have to worry about anything.
The date and time of the hearing will be set, and both the plaintiff and the defendant will be duly notified.
This will take place within just 5 days of the filing of the lawsuit and its subsequent acceptance by the Judge. It is important to note that, of course, the defendant’s failure to appear at the hearing will not suspend the proceedings. Therefore, the plaintiff can rest assured that the process will not only continue, but that with Bombí & Ripoll, the desired outcome is guaranteed, and they will soon be able to recover their property.
The court order will also specify the eviction date, or in other words, the date on which the defendant will be evicted from the property if they do not vacate voluntarily by the specified date. For the plaintiff’s peace of mind, this date cannot be more than one month from the date set for the hearing.
Issuing a ruling
Finally, once the hearing has taken place, the judge will take only 5 days to issue a ruling. It will be at this moment that our client will see their property recovered and, at last, realize that at Bombí & Ripoll Abogados we only work for their benefit and complete peace of mind.
Law firm specializing in all types of evictions
If you own a home or commercial property whose tenants systematically refuse to pay the corresponding monthly rent, and what should be a source of income has become the source of an unsustainable situation of stress and problems, do not hesitate to contact us. We also handle cases involving requests for the annulment of eviction proceedings.
Present your case to us, and our lawyers will advise you, without obligation and completely free of charge, on tenant eviction, giving you a clear overview of the available options and your chances of success. At Bombí & Ripoll, we protect your rights as a property owner and landlord. Hire our services and you will be investing in peace of mind.