Eviction lawyer in Altea for property owners
Your tenant has stopped paying, the lease has ended and they will not leave, or someone is occupying your home. It is even more stressful when you live abroad. We explain the Spanish procedure clearly and handle it for you until you get your property back.
Paid initial consultation: 60 €, about 45 minutes, at our office or by video call. No obligation to instruct us afterwards.
We act for owners in all these cases
The tenant has stopped paying
Eviction for non-payment, claiming the unpaid rent in the same proceedings.
The lease has ended and they will not leave
Eviction for expiry of the tenancy.
Squatters
People who entered without permission or contract. We explain the criminal and civil routes to recover your home.
A friend or relative who will not leave
If you let them stay without a contract and now they will not give the property back, there is a specific procedure for that.
Renting out safely next time
Well-drafted contracts, guarantees and rent default insurance so it does not happen again.
I live abroad
We handle the whole procedure for you. In most cases you do not need to travel.
From the first demand to getting the keys back
- Formal demand for payment (burofax)
- Attempt at a negotiated solution
- Eviction claim for unpaid rent
- Eviction at the end of the tenancy
- Recovery of squatted property
- Claim for rent and utilities
- Follow-up until the eviction date
- Preventive rental contracts
Do not change the locks or cut off the utilities. Even if the property is yours, doing it yourself can be a criminal offence in Spain and harm your case. It has to be done through the courts.
The rules have changed. The 2023 Housing Act and later reforms added requirements in some cases. We review each matter before filing anything.
Your eviction, step by step
- 1
Message us
Tell us the reason, where the property is and how long it has been going on.
- 2
Initial consultation
At our office or by video call. We review the contract and the debt, and you leave with a plan and our fees.
Paid consultation: 60 € - 3
We recover your property
Demand, claim and follow-up of the proceedings until you get your property back.
What our clients value
My problem was with a tenant who had stopped paying and would not leave. Pedro explained all the steps to follow carefully and put my mind at rest. Luckily the tenant simply left. Any other legal problem, I will solve it with Pedro.
A very professional firm, he is our trusted lawyer. Very effective and committed to his clients. Congratulations!!!
Professional, trustworthy and a very good person. I recommend him 100%.
Common questions from landlords
How long does an eviction take in Spain?
It depends on the court, whether the tenant opposes and the circumstances of the case. We will not promise a timeframe that does not depend on us. We do promise not to waste any time on our side and to keep you informed throughout.
Can I change the locks or cut off the electricity?
No. Even though the property is yours, doing so yourself can be a criminal offence in Spain and weaken your position. The property must be recovered through the proper procedure.
Can I claim the unpaid rent?
Yes. In an eviction for non-payment you can claim the rent owed and the rent that falls due until the property is handed back.
I live abroad. Do I need to come to Spain?
In most cases, no. We can hold the consultation by video call and you can grant us a power of attorney to act for you.
Someone has occupied my holiday home. What should I do?
Act quickly. The sooner it is reported and proceedings are started, the better. Message us and we will tell you which route applies depending on how and when the occupation happened.
Information last updated in October 2026.
Get your property back with a lawyer who knows the way
Tell us the reason and how long it has been going on. The sooner you act, the sooner we can start.
pedro.ortega@icali.com
or use the contact form
Paid initial consultation: 60 €, about 45 minutes, at our office or by video call. No obligation to instruct us afterwards.