Non-working days in tourist rental: The Registry cannot deny submission

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If you own a tourist property and submitted the informational model of short-term rental on Monday, March 3 because the deadline fell on a weekend, the Property Registry could not reject you. This has been confirmed by the General Directorate of Legal Security and Public Faith (DGSJFP) in its Resolution of March 18, 2026, published on July 1, 2026.

The specific case affects the Property Registry of Eivissa no. 4, which denied the submission entry of a telematic request for an informational model of short-term rentals arguing that it was submitted on March 1, when Order VAU/1560/2025 requires it to be done in February. The appellant argued that February 28 was a Saturday and March 1 was a Sunday, so the deadline was extended to the first business day following. The registrar acknowledged his error and corrected it, although new technical issues arose.

What does this regulation establish?

The resolution establishes two key principles that every tourist accommodation owner and every registrar must know:

1. Automatic extension of deadlines on non-working days

Article 30.5 of Law 39/2015 establishes that when the last day of a deadline is non-working (Saturday, Sunday, or holiday), the deadline is automatically extended to the first business day following. This rule applies directly and does not require prior request or additional justification by the interested party.

2. Specific grounds for denying a submission entry

The DGSJFP reminds that the registrar can only deny the submission entry for one of these three reasons:

• That the document is not registrable by its nature.
• That the content of the document is incomplete.
• That there is manifest incompetence of the registry.

Non-compliance with a deadline that actually does not exist (because the non-working day extends the deadline) is not a valid ground for denial.

3. Express remedy against denial of submission entry

The resolution clarifies the procedure of the express remedy introduced by Law 11/2023 against denials of submission entry. This remedy is characterized by:

• Very short resolution periods.
• Exclusive resolution by the General Directorate of Legal Security and Public Faith.
• No intervention of other intermediate bodies.

Economic and operational impact

For the owner of a tourist accommodation, an improper denial of the submission entry can have very relevant practical consequences:

• Loss of the official deadline if not appealed in time, with the risk of being excluded from the short-term rental registry required by Order VAU/1560/2025.
• Inability to legally operate the tourist accommodation while the informational model is not recorded in the Registry.
• Cost of legal advice to file the express remedy with the DGSJFP, which although it has short deadlines, requires knowledge of the procedure.

The fact that the registrar of Eivissa no. 4 acknowledged his error and corrected it demonstrates that the regulation protects the owner, but also that without remedy, the denial would have become final. Law 11/2023 introduced the express remedy precisely to expedite these situations, but the owner must be aware of its existence and act within the short deadlines it establishes.

Who does it affect?

• Owners of tourist properties required to submit the informational model of short-term rentals in accordance with Order VAU/1560/2025.
• Managers and administrators of tourist accommodations who act on behalf of owners before the Property Registry.
• Property registrars, who must correctly apply the rules for calculating deadlines and the specific grounds for denying submission entry.
• Legal and real estate advisors who assist owners in complying with tourist rental regulations.
• Vacation rental platforms and managers that coordinate mass submissions of informational models to different registries.

Practical example

An owner of a tourist apartment in Eivissa must submit the informational model of short-term rental required by Order VAU/1560/2025 before the end of February. In 2026, February 28 falls on a Saturday and March 1 on a Sunday.

The owner submits the request telematically on Monday, March 2 (first business day following). The Property Registry of Eivissa no. 4 denies the submission entry arguing that the deadline expired in February.

In accordance with article 30.5 of Law 39/2015, the deadline was automatically extended to the first business day following the last non-working day, so the submission on Monday, March 2 is fully valid and within the deadline. The owner can file the express remedy provided for in Law 11/2023 with the DGSJFP, which will resolve in short deadlines and exclusively. As happened in the actual case, the registrar acknowledged the error and corrected the qualification.

What should companies do now?

1. Check the calendar before submitting: Always verify if the last day of the deadline falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday. If so, you have the right to submit on the first business day following without needing to request an extension.
2. Document the date of telematic submission: Keep the electronic receipt with date and time. It is your proof in case of improper denial.
3. Know the express remedy of Law 11/2023: If the Registry denies the submission entry, you have this remedy available with short deadlines resolved exclusively by the DGSJFP. Act quickly: the deadlines are short.
4. Review Order VAU/1560/2025: Make sure that the informational model of short-term rental you submit meets all content requirements, since incomplete content is a valid ground for denial.
5. Seek advice if you receive a negative qualification note: Not all denials are appealable through the same channel. A legal advisor specialized in registry law can guide you on the most appropriate procedure.

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Notice: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific decisions, consult a qualified professional. Source: https://www.boe.es/diario_boe/txt.php?id=BOE-A-2026-14302