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Landlords fined for not renewing leases in Spain

Spanish landlords who refuse to renew leases will face a penalty of twelve months' rent, aiming to ease the country's housing crisis.

New regulations in Spain mandate that landlords failing to renew contracts must compensate tenants with twelve months' rent. This measure addresses the difficult housing market where purchasing homes is increasingly expensive and rental options are limited. mwafrika.life

The policy comes as the median age for young people to leave their family home in 2025 reached 30.2 years, highlighting the struggle for independence.