Spain’s rental rules may shut out new tenants

Spain’s housing decrees could make it harder to find a rental home even as they protect people who already have a contract, a property industry group warns in Madrid on Thursday, 1 October. The Federation of Real Estate Business Associations (Fadei) says the measures approved by the Council of Ministers risk splitting the market in two.

Why finding a home could get harder

Fadei says landlords may demand more guarantees from young people, families with children, self-employed people and workers with irregular incomes. It says owners may fear they cannot get their properties back when they need to.

The group also points to automatic contract renewals, compensation payments and other limits. It expects some owners to leave homes empty or sell them, while others set stricter conditions for tenants. That could leave applicants with the most secure finances better placed to rent the homes that remain available.

What the group wants instead

Fadei proposes a public rental guarantee tied to the tenant for the whole contract. It would cover missed payments without requiring extra guarantees. The group also wants tax incentives for owners offering affordable rents and public safeguards for young and financially vulnerable households.

Its wider proposals include a national housing agreement, public land for rental homes and deadlines for planning licences. It also calls for a quicker court route for owners who need to recover their properties. For Fadei, the concern is not just how many homes stay on the rental market, but who can still get one.

Topics: Housing · Politics · Economy

Source: Europa Press / Mallorca.com