📜 Civil Code (general rules) · Awareness case
Foreign Tenant Rights Against Unlawful Eviction · Yalla China
🤝 Governing law: القانون المدني / Civil Code of China (2021) - Book 3 Contracts
A landlord cannot evict a tenant without adequate legal notice, and lawful eviction requires adherence to contract terms and prescribed procedures.
Illustrative, general educational examples — not real specific facts and not legal advice; for awareness only. For an actual situation, consult a licensed lawyer.
Under the Civil Code (2021), Articles 703-745, a lease agreement protects the tenant from arbitrary eviction. A landlord may not: (1) enter without at least 24 hours notice; (2) change locks without a court order; (3) cut electricity or water to force the tenant to leave. In case of lawful eviction due to non-payment: the landlord sends a written notice, then applies to court for an eviction order. Foreign tenants enjoy the same contractual rights and may file a civil lawsuit in the local court.
🎓 The lesson / takeaway
Always document any communication with the landlord in writing. Keep a copy of the lease and payment receipts. In case of forced eviction, go immediately to the local police station.
🕒 Updated: 16 March 2026