Public housing protection

Royal Decrees 28/2026 and 29/2026 recover, essentially , measures from two other decrees that were repealed because Congress did not validate them. It also highlights some differences .

One of the novelties affects certain entities and large property owners who buy properties for less than 70% of their market value. The limitation for making those acquisitions is extended until December 31,2030. To verify the value , the purchasing party must provide a report from an independent appraisal company. Furthermore, if one of those entities acquires, in the exceptional cases provided for, the main residence of a vulnerable person without another alternative where to live below that percentage, any launch that affects that housing is suspended until the same date.

The owners affected by the suspension of evictions of vulnerable people without housing alternatives, in the compensations , which the Administration already assumed, the legal costs in favor of the plaintiff are added, and the delays in payment may generate interest.

For those seeking their first permanent home , the TU CASA mechanism offers loans that complement the private financing they may obtain. The note clarifies an important point, it applies with independence of the age of the person accessing the housing.

More clarity in the announcements is also required for rent. They must not hide or distort relevant information that may lead to deception. When applicable, they will have to indicate , among other data, the rental reference index, the legal rent limit, the identification of the housing, and whether the landlord is a large holder.

Finally, from November 15,2026, in the cases of non-renewal described in the note, the landlord who validly communicates their decision must compensate the tenant . The amount will be the greater of two calculations:

- 12 monthly payments or

- one monthly payment for each year lived in the housing, with the corresponding prorating.

As a reference, the value indicated by the state rental price system ; if it cannot be obtained for that housing, the current monthly rent is used when the non-renewal is communicated.