Valencia Eviction Process and Timelines
Step-by-step guide to the eviction process (desahucio) in Valencia, including notices and court proceedings.
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Evicting a tenant in Valencia requires following the strict judicial procedures laid out in the LEC (Ley de Enjuiciamiento Civil). Self-help evictions are explicitly illegal and can result in criminal charges for coercion.
Eviction Process in valencia
Confirm Breach of Contract
Verify the breach (e.g., non-payment) is legally recognised under the Ley de Arrendamientos Urbanos (LAU).
Formal Payment Demand
Send a formal notice (e.g., Burofax) requiring payment of the overdue amount.
File Lawsuit
If unpaid, file an eviction lawsuit immediately at the Juzgado de Primera Instancia under the Ley de Enjuiciamiento Civil (LEC).
Court Order & Eviction
Obtain a judicial order for eviction (desahucio) to recover possession.
Non-Payment of Rent (Desahucio por Impago)
- Burofax: Send a formal notice demanding payment.
- Lawsuit: If not paid, file a lawsuit. The tenant has 10 days to respond.
- Enervación: The tenant may pay what is owed to cancel the eviction (allowed once per tenancy).
- Court Order: A judge issues the eviction order.
Because of the Ley 12/2023 housing law, additional protections exist for vulnerable tenants, meaning evictions in Valencia can often take 6 to 12 months.
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