Leases & real estate
Tenant eviction in Luxembourg
In Luxembourg, evicting a tenant requires a decision of the justice of the peace: the landlord must have the termination of the lease established (for example for unpaid rent) and obtain a judgment authorising the eviction, which is then enforced by a bailiff. The procedure takes time and must comply with the required forms. The firm manages the whole process.
Eviction is tightly regulated: no eviction by self-help is possible, and any irregularity of form delays the outcome by several months.
Cerno Law Firm secures the termination, the proceedings before the justice of the peace and the enforcement, within the time limits.
The need
Your tenant no longer pays or will not leave the property.
Eviction requires a court decision and strict compliance with the required forms.
The risk
A procedure prolonged by several months for lack of formality, self-help engaging the landlord's liability, the winter truce.
Acting without an enforceable title exposes the landlord.
How we help
Formal notice, application for termination and eviction before the justice of the peace, monitoring of the judgment and of enforcement by a bailiff.
Advice on time limits and the winter truce.
Practice areas
When to call on the firm
- Evict a tenant for unpaid rent.
- Recover a property after a notice that was not honoured.
- Secure the procedure before the justice of the peace.
- On the tenant's side, challenge an irregular eviction.
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
- • Lease and receipts/reminders
- • Statement of unpaid amounts
- • Correspondence with the tenant
Deliverables
- • Formal notice and termination
- • Proceedings before the justice of the peace
- • Enforcement monitoring
Indicative timing
Several months in practice: a court decision followed by an enforcement period; acting quickly and in due form is decisive.
Announced fees
Fixed fee per phase; bailiff's costs are separate.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can a tenant be evicted without going to court?
No. Any eviction requires a court decision (justice of the peace) and enforcement by a bailiff; an eviction by self-help engages the landlord's liability.
How long does an eviction take?
Generally several months: the time needed to obtain the judgment and then to enforce it, subject to any grace periods granted and to the winter truce.
Is there a winter truce?
Restrictions on the enforcement of evictions apply during the winter period; the firm takes these into account in the strategy.
Let’s talk about your matter
Describe your situation: you receive an initial analysis and a transparent quote, with no obligation. One dedicated lawyer, from start to finish.