Spain’s Government Revives Rent Cap Decrees Ahead of Snap Election

The decrees also include eviction protections and limits on some corporate home purchases after lawmakers rejected the package last week.

Spain’s Government Revives Rent Cap Decrees Ahead of Snap Election

TL;DR

  • Spain's government reapproved housing decree laws, including rent caps and eviction bans.
  • Parliament had previously rejected these measures.
  • Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez dissolved Parliament and called for a snap election on November 29th.
  • The decrees aim to address housing issues, including limits on corporate purchases of residential property.
  • Sánchez seeks a larger progressive majority to implement further social advances and transform Spain.