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The police often invite people “just to give some explanations”, saying it is minor and that they can go alone. Even before a prosecution begins, it is important to speak to a lawyer.

Why the pre-trial stage matters

Mistakes made by clients during the pre-trial stage are not easily undone, so the true objective and subjective facts may later be impossible to establish beyond doubt.

What a lawyer does

• Explains in what capacity you are summoned and what your rights are
• Helps you present the case coherently and responsibly from the start
• Accompanies and represents you at every stage

This article is informational and is not legal advice on a specific case.

A basic lease that only states the rental details (property, rent, term) triggers the default provisions of the Civil Code for everything left unregulated. Those provisions leave both landlord and tenant exposed to a range of risks.

What a well-drafted lease covers

• Rent increases and their limits
• Responsibility for repairs and costs
• The consequences of late payment
• Termination and eviction

If a dispute arises, a lawyer can send an extrajudicial notice, bring an action for a rent increase, or seek a payment order and the tenant’s eviction. Proper drafting from the start reduces the need to go to court. This article is informational.

Greek law does not oblige the parties to a property sale to have a lawyer. It is nonetheless sensible for a purchase always to be handled responsibly, through a lawyer.

“The bank already has a lawyer”

When the purchase is financed by a loan, the bank appoints its own lawyer, and your accountant may suggest another. That review does not cover you: each side reviews the contract from its own position and covers different risks. The bank protects the security for its loan, not your interests as buyer.

What your own lawyer checks

• Legal due diligence on the property and its title
• Remedying legal defects before signing
• Negotiating the terms
• Coordinating with the notary, engineer and accountant

You need your own lawyer for your own side. This article is informational and is not legal advice on a specific case.