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.
Legal content reviewed by Maître Cora Maglo, Avocate à la Cour, Liste I du Barreau de Luxembourg depuis 2009.
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.
The need
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.
The risk
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.
Our role
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.
Method
Our engagement process
- 1
Information intake
You describe your need via a structured form or an initial call. Our digital tools serve only to organise this information and save time.
- 2
Lawyer qualification
Maître Maglo reviews your situation, identifies the legal issues and confirms the feasibility and exact scope of the engagement.
- 3
Transparent quote
You receive a clear fee proposal, a fixed fee or a range, before any engagement. Nothing is billed without your approval.
- 4
Legal work
The firm drafts, negotiates or litigates as required. Every deliverable is designed and approved by a lawyer admitted to the Luxembourg Bar.
- 5
Tracking and delivery
You follow your matter transparently and receive your finalised documents with the explanations you need.
Documents required
- • The lease and any amendments
- • Receipts, reminders and the inventory of fixtures
- • Correspondence with the other party
Deliverables
- • A drafted or audited lease
- • A formal notice or procedural act
- • Representation before the justice of the peace
Indicative timing
A formal notice is sent within a few days; tenancy proceedings depend on the justice of the peace's caseload.
Stated fees
A fixed fee for drafting a lease or a formal notice; per matter for disputes.
FAQ
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.
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
Notre objectif n’est pas seulement d’expliquer la règle, mais d’identifier la solution la plus efficace pour atteindre vos objectifs. Chaque dossier est analysé sous trois angles.
Risque juridique
La règle applicable, les délais et les points de contentieux possibles.
Risque opérationnel
L’impact concret sur votre activité, vos contrats et votre organisation.
Risque financier
Le coût d’une décision, d’un litige ou d’une inaction, chiffré en amont.
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
Examples of matters handled
Proven expertise, anonymised
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.
Representative and anonymised examples, for illustration only. 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
Explore our key areas of expertise
Leases, real estate and disputes
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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.
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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
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