Forced entry in Spain
Forced entry is a crime of breaking and entering a person's home without permission or performing maintenance against the owner´s will. Article 202 of the Penal Code states that no…
Eviction in Spain
You have a tenant that is not paying you and you want to move the tenant out of your housing unit. Bad news: In Spain, this will not be easy.…
Expenses to rent an apartment: Does the tenant have to pay the real estate agency fees?
Recently, there was a change in the law. The law differs depending on whether the owner or landlord is a physical person or a juridical person. Many real estate agencies…
My house in Spain has been occupied by squatters (okupas)
If your home has been occupied by squatters or “okupas” and you need a lawyer, this article will answer any initial questions you may have. It won't surprise anyone that…
Renting in Spain 3: The Deposit
Deposits When Renting Spanish Property The third feature in or series of blog posts relating to rental property will focus on deposits paid at the start of a rental property,…