Starting January 2, 2025, Spain takes a groundbreaking step as the first EU country to launch a unified registry and digital platform for short-term rental regulation. While the system is live, mandatory compliance begins July 1, 2025, giving businesses and authorities time to adjust.
???? Why Is This Necessary?
The new law ensures transparency and control over short-term rentals, including:
✅ Tourist accommodations
✅ Room rentals
✅ Even houseboats used as temporary housing!
Every property listed on online platforms must obtain a unique registration number. Landlords must register their properties, provide detailed information, and share the registration number with platforms, which will verify listings to ensure compliance.
???? What’s Changing for Landlords and Platforms?
Landlords: Must register their properties via a digital portal, providing info on the property, licenses, and accommodation conditions.
Platforms: Must display registration numbers, verify listings, and share monthly activity data with a centralized system.
The law applies to temporary stays—vacation, work, study, or medical visits—but not permanent housing.
⚠️ Key Rules for Landlords
Keep information updated: Changes in property details must be reported immediately.
Error correction period: Landlords have 7 working days to fix documentation errors. Failure to comply will invalidate the registration number, and platforms will block or remove such listings.
???? Why It Matters?
This regulation:
✔️ Protects tenants’ rights
✔️ Builds trust in the market
✔️ Ensures transparency and legal compliance for short-term rentals
???? If you’re a landlord or platform, start preparing now to stay ahead of the curve!
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