Spanish Government Forces Airbnb to Remove Thousands of Holiday Rental Listings

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Spanish Government Forces Airbnb to Remove Thousands of Holiday Rental Listings

Airbnb is under increased scrutiny in Spain. The Spanish government has ordered the platform to immediately remove 5,800 rental listings. According to the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, these listings do not comply with the legal requirements for short-term holiday rentals. In total, over 65,000 Airbnb listings are found to be non-compliant with current regulations, including the absence of mandatory license numbers or the inclusion of incorrect information.

Escalating Conflict Between Airbnb and the Spanish Government

The Spanish government has been exerting pressure on platforms like Airbnb for some time now, aiming to protect the local housing market from the impact of mass tourism. The Ministry had previously requested that Airbnb block the non-compliant listings, but the platform responded by taking the matter to court. Nevertheless, the High Court in Madrid ruled in favour of the government on Monday.

Airbnb Keeps Listings Online—for Now

Airbnb has announced that it will appeal the ruling once again. A spokesperson for the company stated that no concrete evidence has been provided proving that hosts have violated any laws. Additionally, the company claims the ruling contradicts both EU legislation and prior judgments made by Spain’s own Supreme Court.

“The real cause of the housing crisis is the lack of housing supply. The solution lies in building more affordable homes—not in penalising landlords,” said Airbnb.

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Supply vs. Demand!

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