Leases
Lease lawyer in Luxembourg
Whether you are a landlord or a tenant, the firm supports you on all leases in Luxembourg: drafting, unpaid rent, termination, notice, eviction and tenancy disputes.
In short
A tenancy lawyer in Luxembourg assists landlords and tenants with lease drafting, unpaid rent, termination, notice, eviction and rental disputes. A residential lease, governed notably by the law of 21 September 2006, does not follow the same rules as a commercial lease.
Responsible for legal content: Maître Cora Maglo, Avocate à la Cour, Liste I du Barreau de Luxembourg depuis 2009. · Applicable law: Luxembourg
Lease lawyer in Luxembourg: key points at a glance
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| Fees | Stated fees. A fixed fee for drafting a lease or a formal notice; per matter for disputes. |
| Indicative timing | A formal notice is sent within a few days; tenancy proceedings depend on the justice of the peace's caseload. |
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Luxembourg lease law strictly governs the relationship between landlords and tenants, in particular for housing (Act of 21 September 2006).
The firm secures your leases upfront and defends your rights when a dispute arises.
Lease lawyer in Luxembourg: when should you call on the firm?
A poorly drafted lease, unpaid rent, damage, a contested notice, a blocked rental deposit: the sources of dispute are many.
The rules differ sharply between a residential lease and a commercial lease.
What happens if you do nothing?
Badly started eviction proceedings can be delayed by several months; a non-compliant lease can be reclassified.
Failing to respect the form of notice or the time limits can lose an otherwise legitimate position.
How does the firm step in?
Drafting compliant leases, serving formal notice on the tenant or landlord, and representation in the event of a dispute before the justice of the peace.
The firm tells you the appropriate procedure and its realistic timeframes.
Practice areas
When to call on the firm
- Draft or secure a residential or commercial lease.
- Recover unpaid rent.
- Challenge or serve a notice.
- Start or challenge eviction proceedings.
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Stated fees
A fixed fee for drafting a lease or a formal notice; per matter for disputes.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to evict a tenant who does not pay?
Evicting a non-paying tenant requires a court decision followed by a period for enforcement. The procedure generally takes several months, so acting quickly and in the proper form is decisive.
Do residential and commercial leases follow the same rules?
No. Residential and commercial leases do not follow the same rules: the residential lease is highly protective of the tenant, while the commercial lease follows a different logic. The firm adapts its strategy accordingly.
Does the firm also defend tenants?
Yes. The firm acts for both landlords and tenants.
How do you terminate a lease in Luxembourg?
Termination depends on the type of lease and on compliance with the term, notice and form clauses. Notice given incorrectly may be unenforceable. The lawyer secures the procedure and protects your rights.
How do you recover unpaid rent?
Through a formal notice, then, if payment is not made, proceedings before the justice of the peace that may lead to termination of the lease, recovery of arrears and, where applicable, eviction.
When can a tenant be evicted?
Eviction requires a court decision. It follows termination of the lease (often for unpaid rent) and follows a regulated procedure, with legal protections for the tenant.
How does the rental guarantee work?
The security deposit covers the tenant's breaches (rent, damage). Its return at the end of the lease is often a source of dispute: the lawyer helps to recover it or to justify retaining it.
How long is a commercial lease in Luxembourg?
The commercial lease is subject to its own rules on term, renewal and notice. Its negotiation and renewal are strategic for both the trader and the landlord.
Can a commercial lease be transferred?
Yes, subject to the lease clauses (landlord's approval, transfer conditions), often as part of a sale of business goodwill. The lawyer secures the transaction.
Quick answer
When should you consult a lawyer for a lease in Luxembourg?
A lawyer can step in before signing a lease to secure your rights, during its performance to resolve a dispute, or in the event of court proceedings concerning unpaid rent, termination or eviction.
Our approach
A pragmatic reading of every case
Our aim is not only to explain the rule, but to identify the most effective route to your objectives. Every matter is analysed from three angles.
Legal risk
The applicable rule, deadlines and possible points of dispute.
Operational risk
The concrete impact on your business, your contracts and your organisation.
Financial risk
The cost of a decision, a dispute or inaction, quantified upfront.
Expertise
Our lease law services
Residential leases
- Lease drafting
- Security deposit
- Rent increase
- Termination
- Return of the premises
- Tenancy disputes
Commercial leases
- Lease negotiation
- Renewal
- Termination
- Lease transfer
- Sale of business goodwill
- Commercial rents
Professional leases
- Liberal professions
- Medical and dental practices
- Consultants
- Offices
Tenancy disputes
- Unpaid rent
- Damage
- Return of the deposit
- Early termination
- Eviction
- Interference with quiet enjoyment
Property investors
- Drafting of secure leases
- Rental management
- Recovery of unpaid rent
- Securing rental income
Negotiation and mediation
- Negotiation
- Mediation
- Settlement protocols
- Settlement agreements
Typical situations
The engagements we handle in this area
Termination of a commercial lease
Assisting the tenant in negotiating an early exit.
Unpaid rent
Formal notice followed by court proceedings.
Property investor
Drafting of a secure lease for a rental building.
Dispute over a rental guarantee
Negotiation of an agreement avoiding lengthy proceedings.
Illustrative situations describing types of engagement, not identifiable client matters or results obtained. Every matter is handled and validated by a lawyer registered with the Luxembourg Bar.
They entrust us with their cases
Varied profiles, the same standard of excellence
- Entrepreneurs setting up their company in Luxembourg
- International investors
- SME executives
- International groups
- Expatriates and international families
- Employers recruiting foreign talent
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Founded in 2013; Maître Cora Maglo has been admitted to the Luxembourg Bar since 2009
- 2013
- independent firm
- 2009
- at the Bar since 2009
- 4,7/5
- 81 Google reviewsRead reviews
Expertise & authority
Ongoing review and analysis of Luxembourg and European case law
Avocate à la Cour, List I of the Luxembourg Bar since 2009
Trained at the London School of Economics, formerly at Clifford Chance and Bonn Steichen & Partners
Member of international networks: EILN, AEA, Cross Border Advisory Solutions
Every matter handled and approved by a lawyer admitted to the Bar
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