Spain Supreme Court voids national tourist rental registry
Spain's Supreme Court struck down a national registry for short-term rentals, ruling the state overstepped its powers. Existing regional registries will stay.
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The Spain Supreme Court struck down a national registry for short-term tourist rentals, nullifying a government mandate introduced in July 2023. The ruling ends a requirement for property owners to obtain state-level registration numbers before listing on platforms like Airbnb. This decision limits central government oversight in a market where nearly a third of visitors prefer apartments over traditional hotels.
