Landlord & Tenant Disputes in Spain

Lawyers for landlords and tenants in a dispute over a Spanish rental, from the contract and repairs to rent increases and the end of the tenancy.
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About Landlord & Tenant Disputes in Spain

When a rental in Spain goes wrong, both sides have rights. This page covers tenancy disputes, landlord and tenant disputes, tenant rights, rental contract disputes, rent increases, repairs and the deposit. It is for tenants and landlords from abroad renting a home, usually under the Ley de Arrendamientos Urbanos. English-speaking registered lawyers explain the position and help settle the matter.

Typical disputes

  • the length of the rental and its renewal or end;
  • rent increases and what the contract allows;
  • repairs, the state of the home and who pays;
  • bills, community fees and the rules of the building;
  • return of the deposit, see rental deposit recovery.

A rental can exist even without a written contract, if one person lets and the other pays rent. A landlord who wants the home back should read tenant and squatter eviction. Holiday lets follow other rules, see tourist rental licences.

How a dispute is handled

The lawyer first reads the contract and explains each side's duties. A written demand and negotiation, or mediation, often come before the court. The court is the last step if nothing else works. Many problems can be avoided with a clear contract, see lease review and drafting.

Questions and answers

What rights do tenants have in Spain?

They depend on the contract and on the law. They usually cover a stable rental period, a home in a fit state and protection against being removed without a court.

Can a landlord raise the rent?

Only as far as the contract and the law allow, so the clause on rent changes is what matters.

Who pays for repairs?

It depends on what the repair is and on the contract. Normal upkeep and larger repairs are often split differently.

Can I stop paying rent over a problem?

Withholding rent can create problems of its own, so the position is worth checking with a lawyer first.

Where are disputes decided?

In the local civil court, after attempts to agree.

26 lawyers who provide Landlord & Tenant Disputes in Spain

Sorted by experience in this service. Write to any of them — the reply comes from the lawyer, without obligation.

  • Oscar, lawyer in Barcelona

    Oscar

    Lawyer · Barcelona, Spain

    • 677 cases handled · 111 in this service
    • 20+ years in practice
    • Speaks: English, Spanish
    • Law, University of Barcelona
    • 4.97(57 reviews)
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  • Raffaele, lawyer in Barcelona

    Raffaele

    Lawyer · Barcelona, Spain

    • 1,553 cases handled · 103 in this service
    • 15+ years in practice
    • Speaks: English, Portuguese, Italian, Spanish
    • Spanish Law; Italian Law, Universitat Pompeu Fabra - Università degli Studi di Milano
    • 4.90(38 reviews)
    Contact Raffaele
  • Juan, lawyer in Madrid

    Juan

    Lawyer · Madrid, Spain

    • 164 cases handled · 35 in this service
    • 10+ years in practice
    • Speaks: English, Spanish
    • Degree in Law, Deusto University (Bilbao, Basque Country)
    • 4.86(7 reviews)
    Contact Juan
  • Alvaro, lawyer in Fuengirola

    Alvaro

    Lawyer · Fuengirola, Spain

    • 1,584 cases handled · 26 in this service
    • 14+ years in practice
    • Speaks: English
    • Law, Jaén
    • 4.97(146 reviews)
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  • María-José, lawyer in Murcia City

    María-José

    Lawyer · Murcia City, Spain

    • 691 cases handled · 15 in this service
    • 22+ years in practice
    • Speaks: English
    • Law, Universidad CEU Cardenal Herrera - Campus Elche
    • 4.98(53 reviews)
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  • Francisca, lawyer in Gandia

    Francisca

    Lawyer · Gandia, Spain

    • 469 cases handled · 14 in this service
    • 21+ years in practice
    • Speaks: English, Spanish
    • University of Valencia
    • 4.83(35 reviews)
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  • Inma, lawyer in Murcia City

    Inma

    Lawyer · Murcia City, Spain

    • 910 cases handled · 13 in this service
    • 11+ years in practice
    • Speaks: English, Spanish
    • Law
    • 4.95(59 reviews)
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  • Inma, lawyer in Valencia

    Inma

    Lawyer · Valencia, Spain

    • 716 cases handled · 11 in this service
    • 18+ years in practice
    • Speaks: English, Spanish
    • Law, University of Valencia
    • 4.99(56 reviews)
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  • María, lawyer in Estepona

    María

    Lawyer · Estepona, Spain

    • 184 cases handled · 11 in this service
    • 8+ years in practice
    • Speaks: Spanish, English
    • Law, University Granada
    • 4.60(5 reviews)
    Contact María
  • Angela, lawyer in Fuengirola

    Angela

    Lawyer · Fuengirola, Spain

    • 381 cases handled · 10 in this service
    • 27+ years in practice
    • Speaks: English, Spanish
    • Law, Business and Company Administration, Universidad Pontificia de Comillas (ICADE)
    • 5.00(30 reviews)
    Contact Angela
  • José, lawyer in Alicante City

    José

    Lawyer · Alicante City, Spain

    • 786 cases handled · 8 in this service
    • 22+ years in practice
    • Speaks: English, Spanish
    • Law, Alicante University
    • 4.99(97 reviews)
    Contact José
  • Francisco, lawyer in Cadiz

    Francisco

    Lawyer · Cadiz, Spain

    • 136 cases handled · 7 in this service
    • Speaks: English
    • 4.63(5 reviews)
    Contact Francisco
  • Daniel, lawyer in Mallorca

    Daniel

    Lawyer · Mallorca, Spain

    • 137 cases handled · 6 in this service
    • 11+ years in practice
    • Speaks: Spanish, Italian, English, Portuguese, French
    • Law, UIB
    • 5.00(5 reviews)
    Contact Daniel
  • Domingo, lawyer in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

    Domingo

    Lawyer · Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain

    • 372 cases handled · 4 in this service
    • 19+ years in practice
    • Speaks: English, Spanish
    • Law, Salamanca
    • 4.94(28 reviews)
    Contact Domingo
  • Rafael, lawyer in Seville

    Rafael

    Lawyer · Seville, Spain

    • 204 cases handled · 4 in this service
    • 31+ years in practice
    • Speaks: English, Spanish
    • Law, University of Seville
    • 4.81(27 reviews)
    Contact Rafael
  • Esther, lawyer in Maspalomas

    Esther

    Lawyer · Maspalomas, Spain

    • 229 cases handled · 3 in this service
    • 23+ years in practice
    • Speaks: English, German
    • Law, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
    • 4.99(17 reviews)
    Contact Esther
  • Juan Ignacio, lawyer in Vera

    Juan Ignacio

    Lawyer · Vera, Spain

    • 117 cases handled · 3 in this service
    • 15+ years in practice
    • Speaks: English, Spanish
    • Law, University of Almeria
    • 4.93(21 reviews)
    Contact Juan Ignacio
  • María Luz, lawyer in Marbella

    María Luz

    Lawyer · Marbella, Spain

    • 24 cases handled · 3 in this service
    • 3+ years in practice
    • Speaks: English, Spanish
    • Law Degree, University of Granada
    • 5.00(2 reviews)
    Contact María Luz
  • Sabela, lawyer in Vigo

    Sabela

    Lawyer · Vigo, Spain

    • 250 cases handled · 2 in this service
    • 17+ years in practice
    • Speaks: English, Spanish
    • Law, Santiago de Compostela
    • 4.96(29 reviews)
    Contact Sabela
  • Maria, lawyer in Girona

    Maria

    Lawyer · Girona, Spain

    • 60 cases handled · 2 in this service
    • 23+ years in practice
    • Speaks: English, Spanish
    • Law, Universidad Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona
    • 4.38(8 reviews)
    Contact Maria
  • Albert, lawyer in Barcelona

    Albert

    Lawyer · Barcelona, Spain

    • 294 cases handled · 1 in this service
    • 28+ years in practice
    • Speaks: English, Spanish
    • Law, University of Barcelona, Glasgow University School of Law
    • 4.95(4 reviews)
    Contact Albert
  • Miguel, lawyer in Oviedo

    Miguel

    Lawyer · Oviedo, Spain

    • 254 cases handled · 1 in this service
    • 26+ years in practice
    • Speaks: English, Spanish
    • Law, University of Oviedo
    • 4.98(22 reviews)
    Contact Miguel
  • David, lawyer in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

    David

    Lawyer · Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain

    • 12 cases handled · 1 in this service
    • 10+ years in practice
    • Speaks: French, Italian, English, Spanish
    • Law, Universidad de Granada
    Contact David
  • Jesus, lawyer in Santiago de Compostela

    Jesus

    Lawyer · Santiago de Compostela, Spain

    • 16 cases handled
    • 3+ years in practice
    • Speaks: English, Spanish, Portuguese, French
    • Law Degree, University of Santiago de Compostela
    Contact Jesus
  • Pablo, lawyer in Granada

    Pablo

    Lawyer · Granada, Spain

    • 11 cases handled
    • 21+ years in practice
    • Speaks: Spanish, English, French
    • Degree in Law, Universidad de Granada
    Contact Pablo
  • Ramon, lawyer in Almeria

    Ramon

    Lawyer · Almeria, Spain

    • 13+ years in practice
    • Speaks: English, Spanish
    • Law, Almeria University
    Contact Ramon
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  • He was very responsive and went through the details in depth.
    — Jiby
    24 Mar 2026
  • The lawyer has given me peace of mind. Even when there was no response from the other party, she persevered, and ultimately there was a response and an offer to settle the matter. Many thanks! The assistance was excellent, and I will certainly recommend this service to any friends or clients who might need representation in Spain.
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    21 Oct 2025
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    19 Mar 2025
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    — Adam
    02 May 2024
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    — ruth
    08 Sep 2023
  • The lawyer helped me quickly and efficiently through my issues. She is proficient in both Spanish and English, which is very helpful for me as I do not speak Spanish. I would certainly recommend her to anyone needing a lawyer in Spain.
    — Brian
    25 Jul 2023
  • The lawyer was extremely professional, quite articulate and attentive to detail, and I am very satisfied with the assistance.
    — Michel
    19 May 2023
  • The lawyer answered straight away every time, and her clear advice and guidance were so reassuring. It was fantastic customer service at the moment I needed it most.
    — Samantha
    24 Nov 2021
  • The lawyer was very attentive, discussed the merits, and laid out plans going forward with the costs involved. His advice and approach were professional throughout, and I am very satisfied.
    — Anthony
    09 Oct 2021
  • We asked the lawyer to check the lease of a rental property we were interested in, while the landlord was pressing us to sign quickly. He got back to us the same day and pointed out many points in the lease that needed further inquiries. He also arranged a land registry check on who owned the property and verified that the landlord's business registration was genuine. Everything was finished within 48 hours, which was a brilliant service. We were impressed by his speed and professionalism, and his English is very good, so we understood him easily. The service was simple to use, good value and quick, in a word perfect. We will certainly return to him for all our Spanish legal questions and for future leases or purchases. Many thanks for such a great job, done in a calm, professional and reassuring manner.
    — Kathy
    24 Mar 2021
  • We are very happy with our meeting with the lawyer, who was understanding and professional and came up with smart solutions.
    — Niklas
    21 Jul 2020
  • We had been living in Barcelona for just six months when a local landlord caused us a problem and we urgently needed legal advice. After searching online I picked this service and was put through to the lawyer. Look no further. From the first moment he was courteous and polite, understanding and highly professional. Most of all he was patient, and he listened closely to everything I said before offering his professional view of my legal position. His command of English was faultless, so much so that I felt I was talking to a native speaker. In one phone call of about 30 minutes I understood precisely my position under Spanish law, acted on his advice, and the problem was resolved successfully. I am completely satisfied with the outcome. The nicest touch of all came after the matter was settled: although there was nothing more in it for him or for the service, he was kind enough to ring me personally and ask how things had gone. Thank you. Outstanding, which is not a word I use often!
    — Simon
    17 Jan 2020