Cutting off utilities to squatters is not a crime: the Supreme Court’s doctrine
The owner of an illegally occupied property may cancel or stop paying the electricity, water or gas without, as a
5 August, 2026
Legal Insights & Industry Updates for Real Estate Professionals
The owner of an illegally occupied property may cancel or stop paying the electricity, water or gas without, as a
Yes, you can claim for defects in a property you bought even if you were not its first owner. Discovering
This has been confirmed by the Criminal Judges of the Provincial Court of Barcelona in a document titled “Agreements for
Royal Decree-Law 9/2024, of 23 December, adopting urgent measures in economic, tax, transport, and Social Security matters, and extending certain
Legal and economic considerations for operators of residential properties dedicated to room rental activities, facing the renewal of contracts signed
A landlord is not obliged to tolerate subletting without their consent: the Spanish Urban Leases Act (LAU) requires the landlord’s
Catalonia’s planning reform against property speculation marks one of the most far-reaching interventions in its property market in years. The
Since 1 January 2026, Law 11/2025 has extended Catalonia’s rent containment limits to room rentals and seasonal lets in stressed
If you are a foreign owner of a property in Spain, granting a Spanish will is highly recommended, even if
Temporary rentals in Catalonia have been substantially reshaped following Law 11/2025 of 29 December, which amends Law 18/2007 and introduces new