Lease Termination After Property Transfer

Lease Termination After Property Transfer

Under Article 1009 of the Greek Civil Procedure Code (Κ.Πολ.Δ.) (January 2022 onwards):

Residential or commercial leases can be terminated by the new owner: 

• • 6 months if there is an officially dated lease.
  • 2 months if no officially dated lease exists.

Key points:

• The new owner may request eviction after the relevant period.
• Termination applies only after registration of the property transfer at the Land Registry or Mortgage Office.
• Exceptions exist (e.g., tenants in vulnerable social groups), so consult a legal advisor.