Legal news for short-term rentals

The legal changes affecting short-term rentals, explained as soon as they land and with the official source: Supreme Court rulings, regional decrees, the EU short-term rental regulation and SES.HOSPEDAJES updates.

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Spain's Supreme Court Annuls the NRUA Single Rental Registry

Spain's Supreme Court has struck down the NRUA single rental registry. If you already got your number, here is what actually changes.

June 3, 2026

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Why Was My Airbnb Listing Removed in Spain? (2026)

Delisting in Spain comes down to one field: your regional registration number. What platforms now verify, and the exact steps back to a live listing.

July 6, 2026

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EU Regulation 2024/1028 & Short-Term Rentals in Spain

The EU rule that makes platforms verify your registration number and share booking data: the timeline and its practical effects.

May 26, 2026

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Spain Short-Term Rental Annual Report: Order VAU/1560/2025

The Property Registry's annual stay report: what it was, what's left after the NRUA annulment, and which records to keep.

May 3, 2026

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Madrid's Decree 27/2026: New Tourist Rental Rules in Spain

CIVUT certificate with an on-site visit, minimum floor area and new capacity caps: what Madrid's Decree 27/2026 demands, and how long you have to adapt.

April 28, 2026