Treballadors pel Lloguer Turístic Supports CJEU Opinion on Rental Restrictions

Treballadors pel Lloguer Turístic (TLT) commended the Advocate General's opinion from the CJEU concerning arbitrary short-term rental restrictions. This opinion, related to Case C-813/24, emphasizes that authorities should not impose disproportionate or discretionary limitations on tourist accommodations. Although not a final judgment, this development points towards necessary regulation based on transparency and predictability.

In Catalonia, Decree-Law 3/2023 mandates prior planning permissions for tourist accommodations and proposes to close 10,000 tourist flats in Barcelona by 2028. This adds significant pressure on regions like Catalonia's coast and Pyrenees, potentially leading to massive job losses affecting up to 200,000 workers.

Guillem Laporta, president of TLT, argues that such regulations lack empirical backing and risk thousands of jobs linked to tourist rentals. TLT urges Catalonia's authorities to prioritize dialogue and balanced regulation to protect both housing access and employment in the sector.