A Socialist Workers’ party-led coalition government approved measures intended to ease the housing crisis in Spain. The main decree passed extends the ban on evicting vulnerable tenants until the year 2030.
Furthermore, the main decree incorporates rules governing temporary lettings and rentals by room. The legislation also institutes a ban on vulture funds purchasing property until 2028.
Additionally, the main decree mandates a two-year extension for current rental agreements set to expire at the close of 2028. A separate accord was also reached concerning the automatic renovation of rental agreements.
The government requested a special parliamentary session for Friday to pass the measures. Two decrees received cabinet approval but still require ratification from Congress.
Protesters gathered in Puerta del Sol in Madrid to demonstrate against the removal of Maricarmen Abascal. Demonstrators voiced demands for legal reforms, including a rent freeze and automatic lease renewal without excessive rent increases.
Mónica García stated, “It’s time to intervene in the speculative housing market and begin to restore the balance between citizens and vulture funds.” Míriam Nogueras, the spokesperson for Junts in congress, stated, “Owning two properties isn’t the same as owning entire buildings.”
Alberto Núñez Feijóo, the leader of the conservative People’s party, asserted, “The government has created a problem that didn’t exist when it took office.” Urbagestión confirmed that Abascal could return to her apartment at a rent not exceeding 30% of her income.
Abascal subsequently accepted an offer to pay €533 per month. Ada Colau herself was forced to vacate her rented apartment after fifteen years of residence.
