When you own a property in Spain, you will most probably belong to a community of owners or residents association, except where your property is a detached house and not within an urbanización.
Enforcement of Foreign Judgements
by Maria Teresa Velasco •
It is becoming common nowadays to see lawyers from countries within the EU requiring the enforcement of sentences passed by tribunals in other EU countries. For example, if your debtor has moved to Spain, leaving no assets in his home country, you can still enforce the legal resolution in Spain. Another example is child custody…
Reform in Traffic Law.
by Maria Teresa Velasco •
The Ministry of the Interior and the Traffic Department (Dirección General de Tráfico or DGT) have recently issued information regarding the new traffic laws that came into force in May.
How To File a Claim
by Maria Teresa Velasco •
How to claim water damages from your insurance company due to exceptional weather conditions.
Changes in Building Regulations
by Maria Teresa Velasco •
Article 92.2.a) of the Andalusian statutes state that the municipal councils are responsible for urban discipline and are answerable to the Junta de Andalucía. The emphasis of these new regulations is placed on the restrictive part of the law, that is to say severe fines and demolition orders.
Drug Offences
by Maria Teresa Velasco •
Drug abuse is considered to be ‘the chronic or habitual use of any chemical substance to alter states of body or mind for other than medically warranted purposes.’
Losing Your Home
by Maria Teresa Velasco •
Although interest rates are at a historical low at present, the economic crisis, the difficulties in the housing market and the euro’s strength against other currencies are creating serious problems for some families when it comes to making their mortgage repayments.
What to Do…
by Maria Teresa Velasco •
Although it’s definitely not a nice subject, we have to face the reality that one day we might be confronted with the death of one of our relatives.
Fiscal Reform 2010
by Maria Teresa Velasco •
At present most countries in the world are deploying fiscal stimulus packages in order to re-launch the economy. Spain, contrary to world trends and the recommendations of the IMF, will implement a fiscal reform in 2010 that will overall increase tax pressure for both companies and individuals.
Rentals and Eviction
by Maria Teresa Velasco •
A new law has come into force: the law 19/2009 of 23rd November regarding measures to enhance and streamline court processes for rentals and the energy efficiency of buildings. The new legislation attempts to streamline the proceedings to evict tenants who do not pay their rent.