LISTED: 11 key housing laws Spain wants to pass in September
From changes to room and seasonal rentals, to deductions for repair costs and new rules for the IBI property tax, here are the major changes Spain's leftist government wants to add to housing legislation, and their impact on tenants and landlords.
Spain's leftist government plans to introduce 11 key housing laws in September, aimed at addressing the country's housing crisis and improving the situation for both tenants and landlords. One of the most significant changes is that renting a room will be treated as a traditional residential lease, subject to the same rules as other property rentals.
Tenants will also be able to deduct repair costs from their rent if the landlord fails to respond or refuses to make necessary repairs within 15 days. Additionally, tenants will have the right of first refusal when a property is being sold and will not be allowed to pass the IBI property tax onto tenants. Short-term tourist rentals will also be subject to VAT, with the exemption being eliminated for rentals of up to 30 nights in municipalities with more than 10,000 inhabitants.
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