Particle.news

Italy Approves Draft Law to Speed Evictions

The plan seeks to free up rentals by pairing strict timelines with daily fines.

Overview

  • The government approved a draft eviction bill within its housing plan that now goes to Parliament and confirms 15‑day court orders and 30–60 day move‑out windows for expired leases.
  • The measure creates a new release injunction that lets owners seek an order before a lease ends that takes effect at the contract’s expiry without a convalida hearing.
  • Tenants who overstay face a penalty equal to 1% of the monthly rent for each day of delay, which also applies in nonpayment cases that still use the traditional process.
  • For unlawful occupations with no legal title, a transcribed notarial or other public deed becomes an enforceable title that allows forced eviction without a court judgment.
  • Rules on rent arrears tighten with shorter grace periods and fewer court cures, while a one‑time deferral of up to 180 days remains for elderly, severely disabled or terminally ill occupants.