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Q: “I’m president of a community of owners in Spain. Our administrator is underperforming, the accounts are messy and owners are angry. What can I do?”
A: This is exactly the kind of situation we help with. In 2025 – the year Spain updated the Horizontal Property Law on tourist use (April 2025) – the legal landscape for communities of owners has become even more complex. For almost 20 years (we celebrate our anniversary on 8 March 2026!) we’ve been advising international owners and presidents of communities all over Spain who feel lost in the maze of Spanish property and community law.
We prepare independent, plain-English legal briefings so that you know your rights and the correct procedures before you act. No legal jargon. No guesswork. Just clear steps you can follow and explain to your owners.
Typical issues we solve or prevent
– How to lawfully increase or modify community fees (for example, applying a surcharge to short-term tourist rentals).
– How to bring the new 2025 tourist-use rules to an owners’ meeting, prepare the agenda and secure the right majorities.
– How to convene an Extraordinary General Meeting if the president or administrator blocks it.
– How to pursue owners who don’t pay their dues.
– How to replace an underperforming administrator and update your community bylaws.
Case example
An international client, president of a 60-unit community on the Costa del Sol, came to us after four months of delays by the administrator. Within weeks, our legal briefing gave him the roadmap to call an EGM himself, put the change of administrator to a vote and implement a fairer fee structure.
Peace of mind and ongoing support
Our reports are completely independent and written in clear, accessible language to give community presidents confidence and peace of mind. We also provide ongoing extrajudicial support so you’re never alone when implementing the recommendations.
Need clarity before your next owners’ meeting?
Get in touch today and we’ll prepare a tailored legal briefing for you.
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