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BOE-A-2026-6853 ·24 March 2026 ·Resolution Low impact
Tax

Ruling on the validity of garage sales involving overpricing relative to public protection certificates

The Directorate General for Legal Certainty and Public Faith has ruled on an appeal against a registrar's negative assessment regarding the registration of a garage sale. The dispute arises because the sale price of the parking space exceeded the maximum price established in the housing unit's public protection certificate (Art. II). The appeal examines whether breaching administrative price limits results in the civil nullity of the contract or if partial nullity should be applied to adjust the price to legal standards (Art. III).

In 2 key points

  1. The sale price of the property exceeds the maximum price indicated in the public protection certificate (Art. II) (art. II)
  2. Public protection extends to garages, storage rooms, and annexes linked to the dwellings (Art. 5.1) (art. 5.1)

How it affects those involved

For buyers of homes or linked elements (garages, storage rooms) under public protection schemes, this ruling analyses the risk of nullity due to overpricing. It debates whether breaching administrative price limits invalidates the civil transfer or allows for the price to be adjusted to legal limits (Art. III). For notary and registry professionals, the case highlights the tension between the effectiveness of civil acts and compliance with public protection regulations in the Valencian Community.

Lifecycle

2026-03-24PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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