The Portuguese government is proposing a reform to rental laws that would end automatic eviction orders. Currently, eviction processes can proceed automatically following a court ruling; the proposed change would require a judge’s specific authorization for any eviction to be carried out. This shift aims to increase judicial oversight in eviction proceedings and offer greater protection to tenants. The proposal is part of a broader overhaul of the country’s rental market regulations. Government officials intend to submit the reform package to parliament before the summer recess. The move is expected to be debated by lawmakers and may face opposition or amendments before becoming law, but signals a commitment to reassessing housing security measures. Advocates for tenant rights have welcomed the initiative as a positive step toward preventing homelessness.