As of January 1, 2026, property owners who do not renew their tenants’ contracts will be able, after the lease expires, to evict them without a court ruling but with a lease restitution order handled by specially certified lawyers, according to Kathimerini.
The aim is to speed up the process, which through the courts could take years in some cases before a hearing was set, due to postponements, strikes, and other delays. Until now, the lease restitution order was applied only in cases of unpaid bills and/or rent.
Until now, the lease restitution order was applied only in cases of unpaid bills and/or rent.
From now on, the landlord must notify the tenant with a formal notice at least three months before the lease expires. The tenant will then have an additional three months after the contract’s end to vacate the property, essentially the time required for the lease restitution order procedure to be completed.
This includes one month for drafting and submitting the application, appointment of a lawyer by the court registry, delivery, processing, issuance and publication of the order, application for the issuance of its copy, drafting of the copy and its service, and a further two months as the deadline for executing the order. The tenant will be able to file an objection (appeal), explaining why they are unable to vacate.
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