The Spanish government is taking decisive steps to combat fraud in temporary and vacation rentals.

President Pedro Sánchez announced a new regulation aimed at curbing fraudulent practices in these rental markets.

The regulation, which will be discussed in the Council of Ministers, seeks to ensure that temporary rentals are justified and not used to bypass existing housing laws.

This move follows the establishment of a group of experts to address the issue, as temporary rentals have been exploited to avoid minimum contract durations and rent control measures.

Additionally, a real decree will introduce a national registry for short-term rentals, requiring properties to obtain a registration number to be listed on digital platforms.

This initiative aligns with upcoming EU regulations and aims to reduce illegal rental offerings, providing better oversight for local authorities.