Residential and professional leases fall under Law 67-12, commercial leases under Law 49-16, and rent reviews under Law 07-03. Written contract, security deposit, notice, unpaid rent and eviction follow precise rules and deadlines, and any eviction requires a court decision. The lawyers below, registered with the Tangier bar, advise landlords and tenants.
My tenant stopped paying: how long to evict in Tangier?
After a formal notice without effect, the action goes before the Tangier first-instance court. Depending on the procedure and the courtâs workload, expect several months between the summons and the enforcement of the judgment. Evicting without a court decision exposes the landlord to prosecution.
Can the landlord keep the security deposit?
Only to cover unpaid rent or damage established against the move-in inventory. Without an inventory, the retention is hard to justify; a lawyer can obtain restitution before the court.
Do I need a lawyer for a tenancy dispute?
For a formal notice or a negotiation, a consultation is often enough. Once court proceedings start, representation by a Tangier lawyer secures deadlines, evidence and enforcement of the judgment.