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Bad tenant
Dear homeowners,
We want to share our experience as a cautionary tale for those considering renting out their second homes in Gran Alicante. A few years ago, we entrusted our property to an agent with a rental contract. Initially, everything was smooth, but when the contact ended last March, our daughter, who had secured employment in Spain, was ready to move in.
However, the tenant refused to vacate the property. We patiently gave her time to find alternative accommodation, but she proved difficult to communicate with, leaving us in a bind. In the end we sought legal assistance, but the court case took over a year to process.
We have only been granted access to the property once,last March. We have asked for access recently but have been denied wit silly excuses.
To expedite the process, we redirected our case toward eviction due to non-payment of rent and utility bills,which had been overdue for several months.Shockingly, our tenant, an estate agent from Russia, adeptly navigated the legal systems complexities, prolonging the ordeal.
Our story underscores the need for reforms in Spanish housing laws, as tenants can exploit the systems loopholes. We hope our experience serves as a warning to fellow homeowners, promoting greater awareness of the potential challenges when renting out properties in Gran Alicante.
We wanted to retire this year or next, but are unable to due to ongoing situation with the tenant. Our Spanish dream has become our Spanish nightmare.
Thank for reading
