Spain’s New Squatter Law Puts Homeowners First
Fast Evictions & Stronger Protections
Key facts about Spain’s 2024 Squatter Law & 2025 Updates:
♦ Lightning-Fast Evictions
Spain’s 2024 law reduced squatter evictions from months to 48 hours in clear-cut cases. By March 2025, reports confirm 90% of straightforward cases now see squatters removed within 72 hours.♦ Foreign Homeowners Win Big
Vacation home owners (especially Brits and Germans) report 30% fewer squatting incidents in coastal areas like Costa del Sol, thanks to new rapid-response police units.♦ Organized Squatting Rings Targeted
2025 amendments introduced harsher prison sentences (up to 2 years) for repeat offenders and criminalized “squatter recruitment” ads on social media.
Spain has introduced a strict new law to crack down on squatters, prioritizing homeowners’ rights with faster evictions and stronger legal protections. The reform slashes eviction timelines from months to just 48 hours in clear cases of illegal occupation while boosting penalties for repeat offenders.
Key changes include:
✅ Expedited evictions – Police can now remove squatters without lengthy court delays
✅ Harsher fines – Up to €150,000 for repeat illegal occupation
✅ Special protection for vulnerable homeowners (elderly, disabled)
The law marks Spain’s most assertive stance against okupas (squatters), addressing a surge in property invasions that left many homeowners powerless. Authorities emphasize that this balances property rights with social safeguards – squatters facing hardship can still request temporary housing through proper channels.
“No more impunity for those who steal homes,” stated Justice Minister Félix Bolaños, noting over 16,000 squatting cases reported annually. The reform particularly targets organized squatting rings exploiting legal loopholes.
Impact: Foreign property owners in Spain gain crucial security, especially those with vacation homes vulnerable to occupation. Under the new rules, experts recommend immediate legal action at the first sign of squatting.
This sweeping reform has already passed through Congress and now heads to the Senate for its final approval. Once it lands in the Boletín Oficial del Estado (BOE), it’s game over for squatters.
(Source: EuroWeekly News)
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