Consumer Affairs demands platforms remove 8,300 advertisements for illegal tourist accommodations following the decree

The Spanish Ministry of Social Rights, Consumer Affairs and Agenda 2030 has formally requested that two digital platforms remove 8,318 listings for tourist accommodations. The government action follows the implementation of a new decree aimed at regulating the sector and addressing the proliferation of illegal housing offers.

The ministry asserts that these specific listings, which are currently marketed as seasonal rentals, are in violation of the Law on Urban Leases. By requiring the removal of these advertisements, authorities seek to enforce compliance with existing housing regulations and curb the practice of using seasonal rental loopholes for tourist purposes.