In the annual contract with the tenant there is a clause for my children to recover the house. Does the two-year extension apply?
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A landlord with a one-year rental contract set to end on December 31 wants to know if they can terminate the contract early to accommodate one of their two children. The contract, renewed last year, includes a clause allowing for termination if one of the landlord's children needs the property. According to the Royal Decree 29/2026, which came into effect on October 7, 2026, the extraordinary two-year extension does not apply to temporary contracts or non-primary residences.
Therefore, the landlord's commitment to eviction in favor of their children should be respected by the tenant.
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