Spain moves to restrict evictions and extend rental contracts

Spain's socialist Prime Minister enacts

– NATIONWIDE RENT CONTROL
– BANS EVICTIONS
– FORCES APARTMENT OWNERS TO CONTINUE RENTING THEIR PROPERTY

This is the end of the market for housing in Spain. It will halt investment and make renting impossible. pic.twitter.com/TxNQ6OMDGT

— Daniel Di Martino (@DanielDiMartino) September 29, 2026

Factcheck:
Yes. On 29 Sep 2026 Spain’s government approved two royal decree-laws: eviction protections for vulnerable tenants without alternatives extended to 2030; tenants may request 2-year extensions on leases ending by 31 Dec 2028 under same terms (with 0% rent updates for many); seasonal/room rental rules tightened; speculative fund purchases banned to 2028; separate decree for automatic renewals (landlords must justify ending them). Effective on publication, but need Congress validation within 30 days.