Spanish Landlords Face 12-Month Fine for Not Renewing Leases

Access to housing is a significant challenge in Spain, with buying requiring substantial savings and renting often unviable for emancipation. As a result, the average age of emancipation in 2025 was 30.2 years.

The new regulation imposes a strict penalty on landlords who do not renew contracts, ensuring they compensate tenants financially for the instability. esporist.org