Spain's PM confirms plans to reintroduce rejected housing laws
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Tuesday announced two new decrees aimed at placating nationwide protests over Spain's housing crisis, after parliament's rejection of similar measures last week led him to call a snap election.
Spain has reintroduced controversial rental measures just four days after they were rejected by Congress. The government bypassed the normal parliamentary process due to the upcoming general election. The Diputación Permanente of Congress, responsible for approving measures during this period, will now review the two rejected housing royal decree-laws.
Although the larger housing decree may pass, the automatic rental renewal decree faces a tougher challenge. For renters, this means potential two-year extensions and restrictions on rent increases. Landlords should closely monitor rules surrounding temporary lets, rent incentives, and large property owners. Prime Minister Sánchez remains optimistic, stating they haven't given up on the housing measures.
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