María
Lawyer · Estepona, Spain
- 184 cases handled · 1 in this service
- 8+ years in practice
- Speaks: Spanish, English
- Law, University Granada
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4.60(5 reviews)
Consumer Rights & Disputes in Spain
This page explains consumer rights and disputes in Spain for expats and visitors: complaints, refunds and the ways to settle a dispute. English-speaking registered lawyers can review the situation.
About Consumer Rights & Disputes in Spain
Consumer rights in Spain, also called consumer protection, consumer law or a consumer complaint (reclamación de consumidor), cover what a buyer can expect from sellers and service providers: goods that match the description, honest advertising and fair contract terms. This page is for expats and visitors who bought goods or services in Spain. It is general information, not legal advice. Some older lists and lawyer pages call this service “Consumer Law & Disputes”.
Typical situations
Typical cases are faulty goods, a refused refund, misleading advertising, unfair contract terms (cláusulas abusivas) and online purchases. Related topics have their own pages: timeshare disputes, the mortgage floor clause and insurance claim disputes.
Ways to settle
The first step is usually a complaint to the business. Businesses keep an official complaint form (hoja de reclamaciones), and the local consumer information office (OMIC) or the regional consumer authority can handle complaints. If the business has joined consumer arbitration, that is another route. If not, a court claim follows. English-speaking registered lawyers can review what happened, send a formal letter and represent the consumer.
Questions and answers
Can I get a refund for a faulty product?
Consumer rules give buyers remedies for goods that do not conform, such as repair, replacement or a price reduction. The remedy depends on the case.
Where is a complaint made in Spain?
First to the business, then to the local or regional consumer office. A lawyer can explain the route.
Is a lawyer necessary?
Not always. A lawyer is more useful when the amount is large, the business refuses to engage or a court claim is likely.
What about an online seller in another country?
EU consumer rules often apply to sellers in other EU countries; sellers outside the EU are harder to pursue.
Do consumer rights apply to tourists?
Yes, a visitor who buys in Spain is generally protected like a resident. See also litigation in Spain.
2 lawyers who provide Consumer Rights & Disputes in Spain
Sorted by experience in this service. Write to any of them — the reply comes from the lawyer, without obligation.
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Ramon
Lawyer · Almeria, Spain
- 13+ years in practice
- Speaks: English, Spanish
- Law, Almeria University
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What our clients say about our service in Spain
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The Spanish court system has been slow, but for roughly three years the lawyer has pursued my case successfully and won a judgement in my favour. The final outcome is still uncertain, since the judgement is in its appeal period and the money owed to me still has to be collected. So far I have been very satisfied with his work, and his assistance has been excellent.
— Boris12 May 2022 -
For all my legal needs in Spain I will absolutely turn to the lawyer. His knowledge is great, he is very helpful and his legal experience is very broad.
— Gina24 Mar 2022 -
I had a problem with a travel company based in Spain, so I wrote to a number of Spanish law firms that I found online. This service was the sole one to connect me with a lawyer to talk through my case. The lawyer was honest, straightforward and clear about the process and the odds. Since then I have recovered money from the company, which I probably would not have got without his services. Many thanks to him and to the network.
— Ben19 May 2023Consumer Rights & Disputes -
The lawyer was extremely helpful and could not have done more. She gave my son excellent legal advice and support, and I would definitely use the same lawyer again.
— Caroline01 May 2016Consumer Rights & Disputes -
I am very satisfied with the service the lawyer provided.
— Teodor02 Dec 2022 -
Our lawyer did a great job helping us resolve a purchase we made from a dishonest car dealer in Spain. She was honest with us from the beginning, always replied on time, and dealt with a very difficult person on the other side, closing the case successfully. We highly recommend this service!
— Anna27 Jun 2022 -
The lawyer is very professional and very helpful. She has helped me with problems caused by another lawyer and, when I mixed up the time of an appointment, she was very understanding and arranged another one. Her English is perfect, so we never had any misunderstandings. I would definitely recommend her services to anyone.
— Elzbieta19 Nov 2021 -
The lawyer was extremely quick to get back to me with answers or advice. She was very approachable and very knowledgeable, and she explained clearly, in perfect English, what the law did and did not allow and how to move forward. I was extremely stressed about my situation, but I found her very reassuring.
— Georgina25 Apr 2022 -
The service I asked for was provided, and very professionally.
— Lyn19 May 2021 -
Very happy with the service.
— Bill05 Nov 2020 -
Excellent service. The lawyer was very quick to explain all the procedures and the possible outcomes, in perfect English. Once she began she was extremely professional and thorough, with clear communication at every stage. The problem was dealt with in a very short time, and I could not have asked for a better or more professional service.
— Malcolm07 Mar 2022 -
The lawyer was always very responsive and understood the problem, explained the costs and benefits of the possible solutions clearly, and took prompt action to resolve it. His English was flawless. First class and very professional, a great ambassador for the network.
— David12 Sep 2020