Portugal’s fast-track eviction still means months, not weeks. Knowing each phase, and preparing documents in advance, keeps you at the short end of that range.
The problem
International and local landlords alike underestimate how long it takes to regain a property in Portugal. Uncontested cases routinely run around six months; contested ones take longer.
If the tenant has just stopped paying, start with our step-by-step guide.
The procedure, step by step
The case runs through the BAS (Balcão do Arrendatário e do Senhorio, ex-BNA):
- File the eviction request with the lease, proof of the resolution notice, and the fee.
- The tenant is notified and has a short window to oppose or vacate.
- No opposition: an eviction title is issued. Opposition: the case escalates to court, where you should have a tenancy lawyer in your region.
- With the title, an enforcement agent can carry out the eviction.
What slows it down
- An unregistered lease (no AT registration).
- A defective resolution notice.
- Incorrectly calculated arrears.
What it costs you
AluSeg’s solvency tool models net exposure on a realistic basis — about a 6-month eviction plus ~€1,500 legal, minus collected guarantees. In market terms, a prolonged default commonly costs €5,400–€10,800.
Frequently asked questions
Can I speed up an eviction?
The biggest lever is preparation: a registered lease, a correct resolution notice, and accurate arrears calculations prevent the delays that double the timeline.
