9/5/2025

A new “Good Payer Certificate,” set to be introduced in 2026, aims to put an end to landlords’ fears of unpaid rents and outstanding bills left behind by tenants.

Starting next year, prospective tenants will be able to easily prove their reliability with a simple certificate confirming they have no overdue debts—neither to the state nor to private entities.

Speaking to ERT, Stratos Paradias, president of POMIDA (the Panhellenic Federation of Property Owners), stressed: “At last, every responsible tenant will have the chance to immediately and credibly demonstrate their consistency, securing the home they want quickly and at a fair price.”

According to him, one of the greatest concerns for landlords is the uncertainty of dealing with strangers without any guarantee. Among them may be individuals who never intended to pay in the first place. The Good Payer Certificate will act as a safeguard, reducing this risk significantly.

Tax consultant Mara Metheniti also outlined the process: “The platform will operate as a credit assessment system, drawing data from available sources, mainly the General Secretariat for Private Debt Management. A pilot phase will begin in May 2026. The system will not only apply to individuals renting homes, but also to companies wishing to prove their creditworthiness to property owners. The platform will check for debts to the Independent Authority for Public Revenue, social security funds, municipalities, and businesses participating in public projects or operating in the private sector in general.”

Source: https://lawandorder.gr/enoikia-erchetai-to-pistopoiitiko-kalopliroti-ti-einai-kai-pos-tha-leitourgei/?fbclid=IwdGRjcAMhQcBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHoda4zVpxdHtA6hthl8MEfPPBpAeXz8DaI3uLs4C0ibOUHm1BZGWAqRWj7kb_aem_3S8mqlKdIdgfsypUOj7K7A