Spain changes housing rules after protests: What’s new for tenants and landlords

 Spain’s government has approved a set of emergency housing measures aimed at protecting vulnerable tenants. Following extensive protests triggered by the eviction of an elderly woman, the government acted to curb housing issues. The new measures include a ban on speculative real estate purchases and an extension of eviction protections. Tenant unions remain vigilant and demand further actions as smaller protests are planned nationwide. Spain’s government has approved a set of emergency housing measures aimed at protecting vulnerable tenants. Following extensive protests triggered by the eviction of an elderly woman, the government acted to curb housing issues. The new measures include a ban on speculative real estate purchases and an extension of eviction protections. Tenant unions remain vigilant and demand further actions as smaller protests are planned nationwide.