Whether you are a Landlord wishing to Let or a Tenant eager to Rent, the law in Spain has strict regulations surrounding the whole process and your awareness of these laws will help ensure you get the results you desire.

Introduction

Properties on VenderDirect are listed directly by the Landlord, as a result, the commissions levied by Agents to both Landlords, and in many circumstances tenants as well, are avoided.

Once you have found a rental property you like on VenderDirect, simply contact the Landlord to arrange a viewing. You can also forward any questions you have about the property and the contract terms.

We have supplied information below as a guide, each property transaction has its own intricacies and circumstances may differ. You may wish to seek the advice of a Lawyer before you sign a contract.

Urban Leases Act of 1994

All dwellings leased in Spain are now regulated under the Urban Leases Act of 1994. The Act covers issues relating to the Leasing of Domestic & Commercial property as well as long and short term Holiday let contracts.

An important point to consider is that this law has been drafted to aid early resolution of disagreements in relation to letting contracts, especially long term, making the process easily accessible for Tenants and often imposing automatic statutory extensions to the duration of the lease, where the court rules in favour of the Tenant.

If you are a Landlord considering Letting your property, especially on a Long Term basis, it may be wise for you to discuss this with your Lawyer and instruct them to draw up your contract. They will be able to inform you of the procedures you need to follow in order to avoid falling foul of the Urban Leases Act of 1994. (Read more about