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BOE-A-2026-6545 ·21 March 2026 ·Royal Decree-Law critical
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Parties in urban rentals: 30 days to terminate contract or penalty of 1,500 EUR for breach

Laws 29/1994 is repealed by Resolution of 28 April 2026. Tenants and landlords must resolve the contract within 30 days or face a penalty of 1,500 EUR for breach (art. 1). The period starts from notification of repeal (art. 2).

In 3 key points

  1. Urban rental contracts must be resolved within 30 days (art. 1)
  2. A 1,500 EUR penalty applies for failure to meet the deadline (art. 1)
  3. Law 29/1994 is repealed by the Resolution of 28 April 2026 (art. 1)

How it affects those involved

Landlords and tenants must resolve urban rental contracts within 30 days or face a 1,500 EUR penalty. The period begins upon official notification. Non-compliance may lead to loss of property rights or housing access. The previous legal basis, Law 29/1994, is repealed by the Resolution of 28 April 2026.

Lifecycle

2026-03-21PublishedPublished in the BOE
2026-04-28Into forceComes into force (Resolución de 28 de abril de 2026)
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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