Civil Law Lawyers in Bilbao

Civil Law is the branch of law that regulates legal relationships between people or private entities. It covers topics such as contracts, inheritances, property and personal rights, seeking to resolve conflicts through the application of legal norms.

If one of the parties does not comply with a contract, you can choose to demand its enforceable performance or request compensation for the damages caused. It is advisable to have a lawyer who will analyze the clauses and formulate the best strategy to protect your interests.

When there is no will, intestate succession applies, regulated by the Civil Code, which establishes how the inheritance is distributed among legal heirs, such as spouse, children, parents and other relatives.

If a tenant doesn't pay rent or breaks the lease, you must send a formal eviction notice. If the tenant does not comply, you can initiate eviction proceedings in court with the help of a lawyer. This process can culminate in a court order for eviction.

You can use the order for payment procedure (procedimiento monitorio), a simple, fast procedure for claiming documented debts. If the debtor does not object, it concludes with a decision requiring payment. If the debtor objects, the case may become ordinary civil proceedings.

You have the right to participate in homeowners' meetings, vote in community decisions, complain if your rights are violated, and demand compliance with community rules. You can also challenge decisions that are contrary to the law or the community statutes.

First try to resolve the conflict amicably. If this is not possible, you can go to court to claim rights over the property, demand respect for easements or stop activities that affect your well-being or the use of your property.

Compensation for damages depends on several factors: the economic or material damage caused, the personal or moral damages suffered, and the responsibility of the causer. It is essential to have a lawyer who evaluates the damages and defends your rights in court.

To protect your rights, it is essential that the lease is drafted accurately, including the agreed terms on rent payments, the duration of the contract and the obligations of both parties. In case of any non-compliance, you can file a legal claim.

If you do not make a will, the inheritance will be distributed according to intestate succession, which may not reflect your wishes. Making a will allows you to organize your assets according to your preferences, reducing the risk of conflicts between heirs.

Yes, you can challenge a decision made at a homeowners meeting if you consider that it violates your rights or contravenes the law or the community statutes. You have a period of three months from when the decision was made, or one year if it seriously affects your rights.

You have the right to claim compensation for personal or material damage suffered in a traffic accident. You can negotiate with the insurer or initiate a legal claim if there is no agreement on the amount.

In the event of disputes over the use of an easement (such as passing through a property), it is advisable to try to reach an amicable agreement. If this is not possible, you can file a legal claim so that the right of easement is respected or the conditions of use are adjusted.

If your neighbor's works affect your property or your rights, you can request that the works stop, and even claim compensation for the damages suffered. It is advisable to act preventively and go to a lawyer to file the claim with the court if it is not resolved amicably.

Heirs are entitled to the share of the estate assigned to them in the will, subject to the compulsory shares (legítimas) reserved by law for certain heirs, such as children or a spouse. A lawyer can advise you on handling the inheritance correctly.

If the debtor does not respond in the order for payment procedure, the court may issue a decision requiring payment. If the debt remains unpaid, you can seek seizure of the debtor’s assets to recover the amount owed.

If your insurance does not compensate you or the amount is not sufficient after an accident, you can judicially claim payment of full compensation. A lawyer will help you gather the necessary evidence to substantiate your claim.

A legal easement is imposed by law (for example, access to a property that has no access to a public road), while a voluntary easement is agreed between owners privately, such as the right of way through one plot to access another.

If there is no agreement between the heirs, you can request a judicial division of the inheritance, where a judge will decide on the division of the assets, always respecting the rights of each heir.

If a neighbor interferes with your right to use your property or causes you unjustified nuisance (such as excessive noise or activities that disturb your peace), you can file a lawsuit to stop the conduct and seek compensation for any damages suffered.