Catalonia Evades Rental Regulations with New Tactics

Catalonia's regulations aimed at controlling short-term rentals have been circumvented by landlords exploiting loopholes. Operators are using descriptions like 'for recreational, cultural, or leisure use' to avoid price controls, which are intended to align rental costs with official indices. This tactic is driving up rental prices significantly, raising concerns about affordability and the effectiveness of the initial regulations.

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