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3 years ago, I bought a small and very old building of 3 stores in jbeil Byblos. 1 apartment has a tenant. She has been living there since ages.
I did not raise any legal action up to now as I was trying to negotiate amicably but no success. She wants me to buy her another apartment so she can leave :)) now I believe when they say tenant is the king in Lebanon ...
I live abroad and I don't have an apartment neither a house in leb that's why I bought this small building
Also the building is very very old and there are some cracks there so I am worried as well that one day this whole thing will fall off and this could cause big trouble for me
I want the tenant to be out so I can either destroy/rebuild or strengthen the base/renovate
Additionally it seems that there is a govt law being baked at the moment that could be potentially in the favor of landlord
So questions for you pls
1. Is the above a sound reason for me to take legal action?
2. If yes, how long would it take? And what are the chances for success? And how much would approx cost in Lebanon such cases as I am getting some crazy quotes.
4. Is it better to wait until the new law to come up as probably this could be in my favor?
What are your recommendations? If I want to fix this by end of this year I.e. Very quickly. I need a very efficient lawyer with strong connections to help.
Thanks
3 years ago, I bought a small and very old building of 3 stores in jbeil Byblos. 1 apartment has a tenant. She has been living there since ages.
I did not raise any legal action up to now as I was trying to negotiate amicably but no success. She wants me to buy her another apartment so she can leave :)) now I believe when they say tenant is the king in Lebanon ...
I live abroad and I don't have an apartment neither a house in leb that's why I bought this small building
Also the building is very very old and there are some cracks there so I am worried as well that one day this whole thing will fall off and this could cause big trouble for me
I want the tenant to be out so I can either destroy/rebuild or strengthen the base/renovate
Additionally it seems that there is a govt law being baked at the moment that could be potentially in the favor of landlord
So questions for you pls
1. Is the above a sound reason for me to take legal action?
2. If yes, how long would it take? And what are the chances for success? And how much would approx cost in Lebanon such cases as I am getting some crazy quotes.
4. Is it better to wait until the new law to come up as probably this could be in my favor?
What are your recommendations? If I want to fix this by end of this year I.e. Very quickly. I need a very efficient lawyer with strong connections to help.
Thanks
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Dear,
1. Is the above a sound reason for me to take legal action?
The only reason to guarantee tenant to leave the place is destroying the building or if you have no home in Lebanon and you come and stay in the house.
The problem in the building itself and the need to renovate is not a complete reason...
If the tenant has legal paper (a contract) you can’t put her out until you pay her “El Ekhla” which is evaluated by Judge and is between 25 to 50 percent of the value of the place.
2. If yes, how long would it take? And what are the chances for success?
Maximum 4 years, but it can be little less as well. Chance: refer to above paragraph. Costs and honorary: The site here is not set to evaluate costs and honorary, plz better decide about this inside a Lebanese Lawyer firm.
3. Is it better to wait until the new law to come up as probably this could be in my favor?
Yes probably... but not one is sure of the time and when a new law will be released...
Regards
1. Is the above a sound reason for me to take legal action?
The only reason to guarantee tenant to leave the place is destroying the building or if you have no home in Lebanon and you come and stay in the house.
The problem in the building itself and the need to renovate is not a complete reason...
If the tenant has legal paper (a contract) you can’t put her out until you pay her “El Ekhla” which is evaluated by Judge and is between 25 to 50 percent of the value of the place.
2. If yes, how long would it take? And what are the chances for success?
Maximum 4 years, but it can be little less as well. Chance: refer to above paragraph. Costs and honorary: The site here is not set to evaluate costs and honorary, plz better decide about this inside a Lebanese Lawyer firm.
3. Is it better to wait until the new law to come up as probably this could be in my favor?
Yes probably... but not one is sure of the time and when a new law will be released...
Regards
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