Spain's Supreme Court strikes down national registry for tourist rentals
Spain's Supreme Court has invalidated a national registry for short-term tourist rentals that was established by the coalition government. The court ruled that the central government overstepped its authority, as similar registries already exist at the regional level. Despite this ruling, online platforms are still required to provide data about their listings to authorities.
- ▪The national registry required property owners to register before listing on platforms like Airbnb.
- ▪Several regional governments challenged the national registry, claiming it was beyond the central government's powers.
- ▪The Supreme Court ruled that the state lacked authority to impose a national registry on top of existing regional ones.
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Spain's Supreme Court strikes down national registry for tourist rentalsSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxTourists stand on a bridge in Girona, Spain, April 6, 2026. REUTERS/Nacho DocePublished May 21, 2026, 10:04 PMUpdated May 21, 2026, 10:04 PMMADRID, May 21 - Spain's Supreme Court has struck down a national registry for short-term tourist rentals seeking to advertise on platforms such as Airbnb that was introduced by the coalition government last July, a ruling seen by Reuters showed on Thursday.• The national registry for short-term stays required property owners to register and obtain a number before listing on platforms such as Airbnb.• Several regional governments challenged the measure, arguing the central government overstepped its powers.• The Supreme…
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