Spain targets 8,318 holiday let adverts accused of exploiting temporary rental rules
Two unnamed platforms have been told to remove thousands of listings advertising tourist accommodation as temporary rentals, with more than four in five of the properties located in the Madrid region. Spain’s Consumer Affairs Ministry has demanded the removal of 8,318 property adverts after finding that holiday accommodation was being... The post Spain targets 8,318 holiday let adverts accused of…
Spain's Consumer Affairs Ministry has ordered two unnamed platforms to remove 8,318 holiday let adverts that allegedly exploit temporary rental rules. Over four-fifths of these properties are located in Madrid, with 6,772 of the listings concentrated in the capital city. The ministry claims the adverts are deceptive because they market holiday accommodation as temporary housing while allowing bookings of fewer than 31 days.
Temporary rental contracts must have a documented reason for the tenant's stay, with a minimum duration of 31 days and a maximum of 12 months. The decree took effect on 8 October, although it is still awaiting parliamentary ratification. Consumer Affairs Minister Pablo Bustinduy argues that temporary rentals are increasingly used to bypass rules governing residential rentals, transforming cities into theme parks.
He has accused Madrid's mayor of failing to enforce the law, demanding he take action against the illegal tourist accommodations. Platforms have been warned of potential penalties, including formal enforcement proceedings and sanctions if they fail to remove or block the unlawful adverts.
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