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How to terminate or renew your lease when renting in Greece...
The lease expires automatically at the end of the contract period, without need for notice. A notice period of one month is required if the tenant wishes to terminate the contract before the end of the three-year period.
The landlord may terminate a rental agreement if the tenant does not pay the rent or if they are not using the property appropriately or for the agreed purpose.
At the end of the three-year period, it is common for leases to be continued, based on a tacit agreement. This means that tenants can leave the property and landlords can evict tenants without prior notice. If there is no written agreement, nothing can be proved in court. A new contract should be signed and the terms negotiated between the parties; new rental contracts can be for less than three years.