Spain blocks fund-led evictions of vulnerable people

In Spain, a new housing decree stops certain funds from evicting vulnerable people until 31 December 2030. It took effect on Thursday, 8 October 2026, after publication in the Official State Gazette. The protection applies when the case is brought by a fund or firm that buys large numbers of unpaid loans or properties below market value.

When someone else brings the case, an eviction can be suspended for up to three years, subject to annual reviews. Landlords can receive compensation for lost rent and utility costs.

Two months to find another home

If a vulnerable tenant faces eviction over unpaid rent, the responsible authority has no more than two months from the court’s notification to offer another home. If it cannot, it must pay the rent owed, any further rent due and the court costs. That clears the debt, stops the eviction and keeps the tenancy in place.

If the authority provides neither a home nor payment, it becomes liable for the debt to the landlord. The tenant can remain until the tenancy ends, provided they are still considered vulnerable.

Changes to rents and tourist lets

A temporary tenancy without a justified reason will count as a permanent-home tenancy. So will a run of more than two consecutive temporary contracts. Where rooms are let separately, their combined rent cannot exceed the rent for the whole home.

Rental adverts must show a price index and the rent charged over the previous five years. Landlords cannot pass estate-agent fees on to tenants. Tourist rental platforms that fail to share required data face fines of up to €1 million or 2% of turnover.

From 1 December 2026, a 10% VAT charge will apply to tourist lets of fewer than 30 nights if the property is not the landlord’s main home. A separate housing decree is due to take effect on 15 November, though it is not expected to secure parliamentary approval.

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Source: Europa Press / Mallorca.com