The Property Registry can block the short-term rental registration number if community bylaws prohibit it
09 Jul 202678 views
Who is affected:
Owners and investors who want to rent properties in communities with restrictive bylaws
Summary
If a property owners' community bylaws prohibit economic or tourism activities, the Registry can deny the short-term rental registration number, even if it is non-tourism.
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The General Directorate of Legal Security and Public Faith resolves an appeal against the refusal of the Barcelona Property Registry no. 16 to assign the unique registration number for non-tourism short-term rental. The reason is that the registered bylaws of the community prohibit any tourism apartment activity, econo…
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