Spain Struggles to Identify Housing Eviction Culprits

Spain is grappling with soaring rents and rising evictions following the death of an elderly tenant. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has targeted speculative vulture funds, yet officials struggle to define the culprits.

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People walk past a banner reading "Power to the people," depicting the late Maricarmen Abascal, an 87-year-old woman whose eviction sparked nationwide housing protests, at a protest camp in Puerta del Sol square, in Madrid, Spain, October 17, 2026. REUTERS/Violeta Santos Moura

Spain is tightening housing market regulations and targeting landlords with five or more properties after surging rents sparked nationwide protests. Rents rose 44% and house prices climbed 58% over five years, fueling public anger over tenant evictions. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez introduced emergency legislation to curb speculation, though critics argue the rules penalize small property owners.

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