Villas in Lanzarote - The Letting Laws
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Villas in Lanzarote: Understanding the Letting Laws
The regulations governing the rental of villas and apartments in Lanzarote and the Canary Islands have sparked significant debate in recent years. Elected presidents of villa and apartment communities have often expressed strong opposition to holiday rentals, attempting to persuade or intimidate uninformed property owners.
Despite their assertiveness, these community leaders lack the legal authority to enforce their opinions. They aim to exploit property owners' unfamiliarity with legal matters. Here’s a clearer understanding of the situation:
Touristic Sites
For properties located in touristic complexes?"licensed by the Department of Tourism?"Canarian Law Clause 38 Section 7/1995 is relevant. A sole agency must manage all rentals at such sites. This agency can be the community itself or an outside organization, but it must control more than 50% of the properties to operate as the exclusive agency. If this majority is not achieved, no rentals are permitted.
Residential Sites
For properties in residential areas, the Spanish Law of Horizontal Division applies. Individual owners can rent out their properties without restrictions, as long as they directly agree on terms with their guests.
Owners can handle their own advertising and rental arrangements legally, as long as guests are informed in advance that the property is a private residence without on-site reception. Additionally, a 24-hour emergency contact must be provided to assist guests during their stay.
Looking Ahead
In the future, authorities may revise laws to better regulate holiday rentals, potentially requiring all villas and apartments used for this purpose to be licensed. This would ensure basic standards and liability coverage without necessitating a single letting agency for each community.
This clearer understanding provides property owners with the information needed to navigate the complex letting laws in Lanzarote and the Canary Islands.
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