The new government in the Balearics is to undertake reform of the current housing law with the aim of addressing the shortage of housing and the shortage of affordable housing in particular.
The new government's plans for addressing the housing crisis in Mallorca
The housing law is to be reformed
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On the other hand, I see landlords making up "damages" for not returning the down payment. The tenant can't do anything, as the money to recover is less than a lawyer's fee. And many landlords know it and take advantage of it. Happened to me recently and was confirmed by others as well, including a lawyer...
Charles Dalrymple-ChumleyAbsolutely right. I don't know who gave you the thumbs down. The laws at present are completely ridiculous and leaves the owner utterly defenseless . So many people would be willing to rent out their properties for a normal rent provided that they would be protected from none compliant and abusive tenants or worse, squatters. I know what I am talking about. It is disgusting and hair raising having to pay the utilities, not receiving any rent and watching helplessly while your property gets trashed with the authorities defending the occupants and treating the owners like they are the criminals.
This is a good initiative and shows that the new Government is thinking in the right direction. But in order to release a great many empty private homes to would-be renters they have to repeal the extant law that currently supports squatters and those who over-stay their welcome on rental contracts. Do this and the rental market will be bountiful.