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BOE-A-2026-17136 ·6 August 2026 ·Resolution not-relevant
Administrative

Vacation rental companies: community authorisation required to obtain unique registration number

The Directorate General for Legal Security and Public Faith confirms that to obtain a unique registration number for short-term rentals, there must be no obstructive resolution in the Land Registry (Art. 9.2.a n.º 5 RD 1312/2024). In this specific case, the registrar suspended the assignment because the homeowners' association bylaws prohibit tourist apartments. To remedy this defect, the company must either amend the bylaws or present a certificate from the community secretary proving express authorisation from the General Meeting (Art. 17 Horizontal Property Law).

In 2 key points

  1. A 7-working-day period to rectify defects in the rental registry following notification (Art. 10 RD 1312/2024). (art. 10 RD 1312/2024)
  2. Inability to register if tourist use is prohibited in the community bylaws (Art. 9.2.a n.º 5 RD 1312/2024). (art. 9.2.a n.º 5 RD 1312/2024)

How it affects those involved

For tourist accommodation management companies (such as Magno Apartments, S.L.), prohibitions within the homeowners' association bylaws prevent the acquisition of the unique rental registration (Art. 9.2.a n.º 5 RD 1312/2024). Owners wishing to carry out this activity must obtain approval from the General Meeting in accordance with the Horizontal Property Law to avoid suspension of the process. The identified defect can be rectified within seven working days following notification (Art. 10 RD 1312/2024).

Lifecycle

2026-08-06PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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