The PNV will again back Pedro Sánchez's first housing decree, giving it a possible route through the Diputación Permanente. The party still rejects the second text because it would allow indefinite rental contracts.
Thousands marched across Spain after Congress rejected emergency housing measures on October 2, 2026. Renters demanded lower costs and protection from evictions as pressure grew on Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
The owners have signed an eight-year social lease and handed the keys to EMVS Madrid. Maricarmen can return after leaving hospital, while Urbagestión will receive less than €200 a month after costs.
A clear majority of Spaniards support limits on housing prices, even if landlords earn less. The backing extends to PP and Vox voters, as well as landlords themselves.
Tenant unions will protest across Spain before Congress votes on Friday, 2 October. They want lawmakers to approve both housing decrees, addressing eviction protections and rent controls alongside automatic lease renewals.
Landlords across Spain are now blocked from raising rents above strict government limits until 2028. A new official index determines whether rent can rise or remains frozen, based on the property's address and features.
After a high-profile eviction and days of tense negotiations, Ricardo Alonso of Urbagestión has confirmed a preliminary agreement that could allow Maricarmen Abascal, 87, to move back into her Madrid apartment. The new rent would be set at around 30% of her net income, pending final approval.
Spain has lost 20% of its permanent rental listings in three years. Seasonal homes have more than doubled as rent controls change the choices facing landlords and tenants.
Pedro Sánchez has renewed his housing pledge in Barcelona. The Illa Siberia project keeps public land under municipal ownership while expanding affordable rentals.
About 500 people spent the night in Puerta del Sol after Saturday's housing protest. Organisers want secure rental contracts and urgent action before Tuesday's Cabinet meeting.
A camp has formed in Madrid's Puerta del Sol after a housing march on 26 September 2026. Organisers are demanding urgent action on evictions, rent increases and the proposed "decreto Maricarmen".
Maricarmen Abascal lost the Madrid home where she had lived for more than 70 years. Renters are now demanding stronger eviction safeguards and new rules for rental contracts.
Maricarmen was evicted from her Retiro home after a final court ruling. The dispute centred on a lease signed in 1956 and two successive transfers.
Urbagestión has proposed adding Maricarmen’s disputed flat to Madrid’s Reviva program, with the aim of allowing her to return under a stable, affordable lease. The city council has yet to respond, and tenant advocates remain skeptical about the substance of the offer.
Unpaid rent caused 65% of Spain's evictions in early 2026. The total fell sharply from a year earlier, while Catalonia recorded the most court-ordered removals.
An anonymous writer has offered to cover the rent shortfall for Maricarmen, an 87-year-old Retiro resident facing eviction after 71 years in her home. The owner must now decide whether to accept the offer.
If you rent a home in Spain with a garden full of fruit trees, who gets to pick the harvest? Spanish law gives tenants more rights than many expect: landlords cannot simply enter to collect lemons or figs. Here’s what the rules say.
Catalonia launches a new round of rental subsidies for residents under 35. The scheme sets income and rent thresholds, with support of up to €3,000 per year. Applications are open for a limited period.
Whether a tenant must pay community fees depends on the rental contract and the type of property. A recent Supreme Court ruling highlights the importance of clear agreements and legal specifics for both landlords and tenants.
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