After a long period of anticipation and public interest regarding the fate of the lawsuit demanding the cancellation of the amendments to the Old Rent Law, the Administrative Judiciary Court has issued its decision to postpone reviewing this case, which calls for the suspension and cancellation of the Old Rent Law No. 164 of 2025. This decision came at the beginning of this week, and the next session has been scheduled for November 22 of this current month.
Key Features of the Old Rent Law Amendments
The details of the case trace back to the appeal submitted regarding the amendments to the Old Rent Law, which the plaintiffs described as contradicting constitutional articles, particularly concerning the principles of equality and guaranteeing the right to housing. The plaintiffs argue that these amendments could cause harm to a large segment of citizens, emphasizing that the right to adequate and stable housing needs coherent legal protection.
Request to Halt the Implementation of the New Law
The submitted lawsuit included a request for its formal acceptance and to proceed with procedures to suspend the implementation of the new provisions introduced by Law No. 164 of 2025, which regulates the relationship between landlords and tenants. The lawsuit primarily focused on the fact that the new clauses lead to radical changes without providing real guarantees for the affected parties, especially the tenants.
Concerns Regarding the Repercussions of the Amendments
One of the most prominent points raised by the plaintiff is that the application of the legal article effectively leads to the eviction of a large number of families after the expiry of the period specified in the new contracts, which is seven years for housing and five years for non-residential activity contracts. The problem lies – as the argument indicates – in the absence of alternative solutions or fair compensation for tenants who have been accustomed to stability through these long-term contracts.
The New Law Stipulates Contract Expiry
The new law stipulates that residential leases will end after seven years from the date of its official enforcement, while non-residential activity leases will end after five years from the same date, unless both parties agree to termination before these periods. This change has sparked widespread criticism for the potential social crises it may cause, especially given the difficulty of finding suitable solutions within this timeframe.
Everyone remains awaiting the final review in the upcoming case, as the court’s decision is expected to settle the growing debate about the impact of this law on family stability and guaranteeing their housing rights.
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