The Senate in Spain approved a bill aimed at combating okupas. If the Congress of Deputies (lower house) adopts the reform, then home invaders will face the following changes:
- After receiving notification, they will be given only 24 hours to leave someone else’s apartment or house. If they refuse, the occupiers will be forcibly evicted.
- They will be prohibited from registering at the address of the property they occupied without permission.
- In court, the right to residence will be proven by the “occupier,” and not the owner.
- For occupiers, punishments will be expanded and prison terms will be increased.
- Urgent court hearings will be held to quickly resolve disputes.
Published: 02/29/2024