Spain’s government rolled out an extraordinary two‑year extension for rental contracts this week, but the boost may vanish soon.
- On Wednesday, the first royal decree was published, officially adding the two‑year extension to existing leases.
- Thursday saw the text of a second housing decree appear in the Official State Gazette, outlining automatic renewal rules for future rentals.
- The new decree states that the two‑year extension “will not apply when the renewal provided in article 10.1 of the Urban Leases Law is used,” meaning the extra time won’t stack with the automatic renewals.
If the second decree becomes law, the short‑term relief for tenants will end.