Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 09:45
Renting has established itself as one of the ways of accessing housing that more and more citizens in Spain choose, especially the young population. The high prices of the real estate market, added to the economic instability and the shortage of supply, have caused it to be an option that has gained presence over purchasing in recent years.
Accessing a property under a lease means being subject to a series of conditions that vary depending on the owner, such as the renovations that can be carried out inside. However, there are certain things that landlords cannot prohibit tenants from doing.
To know in more detail the conditions that the owner can impose, we must look at the Urban Leasing Law (LAU), although as Fotocasa indicates “the lack of information about what can or cannot be done means that in many cases establish abusive clauses in contracts. This is the list of some aspects that usually raise doubts.
The new animal protection law recognizes pets as members of the family, which has generated controversy over their ownership in rental apartments. Currently, only 5% of homes allow pets, according to Fotocasa.
The LAU does not make a strong statement on the issue and leaves the owners the freedom to decide whether to accept or not. Therefore, a landlord can prohibit pets as long as it is stipulated in the contract. In this way, if it is not contemplated in this document, they can be introduced into the home.
The owner can prohibit his tenants from smoking in the home. Of course, this condition must be clearly specified in the contract and must be met by both those who reside in the home and those who visit it. Many landlords choose to prohibit it to prevent fire hazards and to avoid bad smells.
To carry out works you must have written permission from the owner. If your approval is not obtained, they cannot be executed. Likewise, the expenses of these renovations must be borne by the tenants. However, as Fotocasa indicates, if the home requires small repairs, the cost of which does not exceed 150 euros, tenants can carry them out without requiring authorization.
Owners cannot prohibit their tenants from painting the home, since this does not imply a structural modification, as indicated by this real estate portal. However, at the end of the contract, they must return the property in the same conditions in which they received it, so they must paint the walls in the original color, if the landlord requires it.
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Use of the community pool
The LAU also leaves freedom to establish who has the right to use community facilities, such as the swimming pool or gym. Generally, anyone who rents a home with these types of services can enjoy them. However, it must be stated in the contract. Of course, Fotocasa warns that both parties cannot use them during the same period, that is, if the tenant uses them, the owner will not be able to.
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