This practical guide explains the Greek legal framework in plain language for readers who need to understand the issue before speaking with a lawyer.

The practical question is what should be checked first, which deadline can change the outcome and which evidence should be kept before the dispute escalates.

For this topic, the key legal points are:

  • For a main residence, the minimum statutory term is a key protection even when the written lease states a shorter period.
  • The AADE lease declaration is a tax and information filing; it does not replace the civil-law proof of what the parties agreed.
  • Rent increases, deposit return and eviction strategy depend on the lease text, payment history and the notices actually served.

Keep contracts, official notices, payment records, screenshots, platform messages and correspondence. In Greek legal practice, the sequence of events often decides the next step.

If the matter is urgent, speak with a lawyer before signing, paying, accepting a settlement or missing a procedural deadline.

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This guide is informational and is not legal advice.