The Property Registry may deny the short-term rental number if community bylaws prohibit non-residential uses
09 Jul 2026
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Who is affected:
Apartment owners in communities with restrictive bylaws who wish to rent short-term
Summary
The DGSJFP confirms that if a community's bylaws prohibit economic activities or non-residential uses, the Registry may deny the short-term rental registration number, even if non-tourist.
Detailed analysis
PRO
The Directorate General for Legal Security and Public Faith resolves an appeal against the denial of a non-tourist short-term rental registration number in Barcelona. The registrar denied the assignment because the community bylaws, registered in 1959, only permit apartments to be used as family homes. The DGSJFP confi…
Full official title
Resolución de 5 de marzo de 2026, de la Dirección General de Seguridad Jurídica y Fe Pública, en el recurso interpuesto contra la calificación negativa emitida por la registradora de la propiedad de Barcelona n.º 16, respecto de la solicitud de asignación de número de registro de alquiler de corta duración, no turístico, solicitado para una finca registral, vivienda piso sin anejos.