Renting Out Your Property in Spain

Lawyers for owners who rent out a home in Spain, including from abroad, covering the lease, the landlord's rights and duties and the steps around tenants.
lawyers in Spain
2
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About Renting Out Your Property in Spain

Letting out a home in Spain can be a steady income, but it comes with legal duties. This page is for landlords who rent out a property in Spain on a long-term lease: renting out property, letting out a home, renting out property abroad and lease drafting for landlords. It is for foreign owners and people who became landlords by chance. English-speaking registered lawyers prepare the lease and explain the owner's rights and obligations. Some older lists and lawyer pages call this service “Property Lease Drafting Service”.

Before and at signing

  • the property's registry status, charges and licences are checked;
  • the lease is drafted with clear terms on rent, duration, repairs, bills and the deposit (fianza), which in many regions must be lodged with a regional body;
  • additional security from the tenant can be added;
  • the signing is arranged.

Tenants read the same document from the other side, see lease review and drafting. Holiday lets need a licence, see tourist rental licences.

Living abroad

An owner abroad can use a power of attorney and a local agent or lawyer. Rent is taxed in Spain for non-residents, see non-resident rental income tax. If a tenant stops paying, see tenant and squatter eviction.

Questions and answers

Can a foreigner rent out a home in Spain?

Yes. A foreign owner has the same rights as a Spanish one, and the same duties.

What should a landlord's lease cover?

The parties, rent and its changes, length and renewal, deposit, upkeep and how either side ends the contract.

Do I pay tax on rent if I live abroad?

Yes, non-residents generally declare rental income in Spain, and may also owe tax at home.

What if the tenant does not pay?

The remedy is a court claim after a formal demand, see the eviction page.

Can I let to tourists?

Only with the permissions required in the region, which are a separate process.

2 lawyers who provide Renting Out Your Property in Spain

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

  • María, lawyer in Estepona

    María

    Lawyer · Estepona, Spain

    • 184 cases handled
    • 8+ years in practice
    • Speaks: Spanish, English
    • Law, University Granada
    • 4.60(5 reviews)
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  • Ramon, lawyer in Almeria

    Ramon

    Lawyer · Almeria, Spain

    • 13+ years in practice
    • Speaks: English, Spanish
    • Law, Almeria University
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