A blow to tenants | Landlords may evict them early if they engage in any of the activities covered by the law

When landlords can prove that any of these activities are taking place, they can initiate eviction proceedings for breach of contract.

A blow to tenants | Landlords may evict them early if they engage in any of the activities covered by the law.

The tenancy agreement not only regulates the right to live in a property, but also establishes a series of obligations that the tenant must comply with in order not to jeopardise their continued occupancy. Among these, Article 27.2.e of the Urban Leasehold Law (LAU) makes it clear that carrying out annoying, dangerous or illegal activities within the property could be grounds for eviction.

In practical terms, this means that the landlord has the power to terminate the contract if the tenant turns the property into a source of conflict or risk for the community. The rule is not limited to serious offences such as drug trafficking or illegal activities, but also covers repeated behaviour that disturbs the community or endangers the health and safety of the building.

When the landlord proves that any of these activities are taking place, they can initiate eviction proceedings for breach of contract.

 

The owner may evict them early if they engage in any of these activities covered by the law.

The concept of ‘disturbing activity’ is broad and can range from constant noise, parties in the early hours of the morning or accumulation of rubbish, to the use of the property for non-residential purposes that disturb the peace of the neighbours.

• The category of unhealthy or harmful activities includes those that compromise hygiene or pose health risks, while dangerous activities include the handling of flammable substances or the installation of elements that could cause an accident.

Case law has confirmed that it is not necessary to reach extreme situations for the owner to take action. For example, courts have considered repeated noise that prevents neighbours from resting or the improper storage of materials that pose a risk to be grounds for termination.