Rental contract

If you’re renting in Spain, especially in a flat rather than a standalone house, you’ll almost certainly hear the word comunidad. It refers to the 'Community of Owners' in Spain, formally called a Comunidad de Propietarios.

Renting in Spain with pets is absolutely possible, but it isn’t always straightforward.

Behind every room search is someone starting a new job, moving to another city, leaving home for the first time or needing to find something quickly because their current contract is ending soon.

Understanding how long a residential lease can last in Spain is no longer straightforward – recent legal changes have made it increasingly complex. Following the Housing Rights Act, lease duration now depends on several variables, including whether the landlord is an individual or a company and whether the property is in a high-demand area. As José Ramón Zurdo explains, determining the true length of a contract requires careful analysis of each specific case.

Many tenants assume that leaving a flat and handing over the keys automatically ends a rental agreement. A recent ruling by the Provincial Court of Huesca shows this is not the case – the court ordered a tenant to pay €2,758 in unpaid rent, as she never formally returned possession of the property. The critical issue is not whether the tenant lived in the flat, but the lack of legal proof that the property was effectively returned to the owner.

The rental property supply has decreased since the Housing Law came into effect. Interventionist measures and the legal uncertainty faced by landlords have weakened the market. Therefore, many landlords are seeking guarantees from prospective tenants, such as a deposit. Is this legal?

High prices and intense competition in Spain's property rental market are leading many people to opt for renting a single room. An average of 22 people are now interested in each room advertised, according to a study published by idealista.

To rent a house safely, you must pay special attention to two issues: the tenant and the rental contact. Screening the candidate and a well-drafted contract are a good safeguard against future problems. But what happens when you don't take the right precautions?

In the dynamic real estate market, the minimum duration of rental contracts is a crucial issue for both tenants and landlords. Understanding the rules and regulations is essential to avoid misunderstandings and ensure a fair and legal agreement.

Renting rooms is becoming an increasingly common practice in Spain, especially in cities where it is too expensive to rent the entire property, as is often the case in province capitals. So, if you're looking to rent a room or if you're a landlord and you want to rent one out, you need to be aware

In the age of digitalisation and instant messaging, it is becoming increasingly common for negotiations and agreements to be conducted through electronic channels, such as WhatsApp. Leases are no exception to this trend, with landlords and tenants looking to simplify processes.

Renting a place can be a beautiful moment, especially if you're planning a move to Spain. A new neighbourhood, a new house, brand new projects... Yet it can become a real headache if things don't go according to plan.

When renting a property, the landlord and tenant must carry out some formalities and sign several documents, especially for rental agreements, as there are several types.  The most common agreement for renting a house is the simple rental contract, which must contain the landlord's and tenant'

Are you a foreigner thinking of renting a property in Spain? What permits and documents do you need to move into a flat?  Renting a flat in Spain can seem overwhelming, but with the correct information, you can find the perfect home without unnecessary hassle.

Renting to a foreigner is essentially the same as renting to a Spanish citizen. However, you should consider some points and request certain documents to ensure an efficient rental agreement.  What do you need? What documents are required?

When you decide to rent a property, the big question always arises: How can you protect yourself against possible non-payment or damage caused by the tenant? This is where tenant default insurance comes into play – a tool that protects landlords. But who pays for it, the tenant or the landlord?

With mortgage interest rates rising steadily this year and Spaniards' strong attachment to the sense of ownership, rent-to-own is becoming a more and more popular option for buying the property you fell head over heels for at first sight or the ideal property for your specific circumstances at that

When it comes to housing, the most common question is: should I buy or rent? But there is a halfway option that lets you enjoy the benefits of both.

For a rental in Spain to be as secure as possible, both for the landlord and the tenant, a Spanish rental contract must be drafted correctly and clauses must be added that protect the lease.

As a landlord, renting a property without taking any precautions can lead to disaster. Defaulting tenants is one of the main problems affecting the Spanish rental sector. However, there are several ways that you can avoid them.

When it comes to Spanish long term rental contracts and Spanish rental contract law, what is reflected in the standard tenancy agreement is very important for legal purposes and can mean the difference between a successful tenancy and a problematic business.

Spanish rental contracts will no longer be updated following the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in 2023 or 2024, as established in the new Spanish Housing Law.

If you are renting a property in Spain and wish to leave the property early, you are within your rights to do so. The law allows tenants in Spain to leave a property if at least six months of the contract have passed, also known as the minimum obligatory stay in Spain.

If you have a property or holiday home in Spain, one option to make some extra money in the off-season is renting out your home. While renting out a property is a great way to make extra money and a good way to keep your house from being empty, renting a property out is certainly not risk-free.

If you own a property in Spain, perhaps a holiday home that you rent out for the rest of the year when you're not using it, a great way to make some extra money is by renting it out.