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Government proposes to accelerate evictions as rents hit record highs

With rents exceeding €10 per square meter, the Government aims to reduce the required default period for evictions from three months to two.

30 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Recently, various media outlets reported that the Portuguese government intends to advance changes in legislation related to leasing, aiming to accelerate eviction processes. Among the proposals, the notable one is the reduction of the default period from three months to just two months, thereby facilitating landlords' actions against tenants in arrears.

Data revealed by Jornal de Negócios indicates that rents in Portugal have reached record values, with an average exceeding €10 per square meter. This increase in housing costs coincides with a growing number of evictions, raising concerns among tenants and housing rights associations.

The proposed amendment to the rental law is set for a vote in Parliament, which could mark a significant change in how rental contracts are managed. The Secretary of State for Housing stated that these changes aim to bring confidence to landlords and

security

to tenants.

On the other hand, the new legislation is facing resistance, with some voices in Parliament already indicating that the proposal might face a guaranteed rejection.

Various associations have expressed concern about the potential consequences for tenants who are already facing financial difficulties.

Conversely, the Prime Minister reiterated his willingness to pursue the housing policy

to the end

regardless of opposition. The political atmosphere surrounding this issue is tense, especially with the rising cost of living and pressure on renters in various cities across the country.

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