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Deposit on a home: by law just one month's rent — the landlord may not demand more as the mandatory deposit (fianza) — LAU art. 36.1, as of 1995.
Unfair dismissal: severance of 33 days' salary per year of service, capped at 24 monthly salaries — ET art. 56.1, as of 2012.
Second-hand purchase between individuals: the buyer pays 4% transfer tax (ITP) on movable goods where the region has set no rate of its own — TRLITPAJD art. 11.1.a, as of 1993.
Leaving early: any penalty is limited to one month's rent for each year still left on the lease — and only if expressly agreed — LAU art. 11, as of 2019.
Hidden defects: only 6 months from handover to claim — after that the right lapses — CC art. 1490, as of 1889.
Deposit refund: one month after you return the keys, the landlord owes statutory interest on any deposit still unpaid — LAU art. 36.4, as of 1995.
Tenant's notice: at least 30 days before leaving — otherwise you stay on the hook — LAU art. 11, as of 2019.
Probation: absent a collective agreement, up to 6 months for qualified staff, 2 months for other employees — ET art. 14.1, as of 2015.
A general power of attorney covers administration only — to sell, mortgage or settle, the agent needs an express mandate — CC art. 1713, as of 1889.
The warranty can be waived: an 'as-is' sale holds as long as the seller was itself unaware of the defect — CC art. 1485, as of 1889.
Annual leave: at least 30 paid calendar days, not replaceable by cash — ET art. 38.1, as of 2015.
A power of attorney is revocable at any time: the principal may withdraw it at will and demand the document back — CC art. 1733, as of 1889.

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Housing

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Rental Termination Spain (Withdrawal)Notice of withdrawal from your Spanish tenancy as a tenant — with the formalities under Article 11 LAU.Create now →Blank template only →

Seasonal rental contract Spain (Temporada)Contrato de temporada under art. 3.2 LAU — for workations and temporary stays in Spain, without the mandatory extensions of permanent residential leases.Create now →Blank template only →

Partial Sublease (Spain)Agreement for the partial sublease of your dwelling with the requirements of Art. 8 LAU (landlord's written consent, capped price).Create now →Blank template only →

Handover Report (Spain)Records the condition of the dwelling at move-in/out; rebuts the presumption of good condition (Art. 1562 CC).Create now →Blank template only →

Deposit Settlement (Spain)Closes the deposit at the end of the tenancy: justified deductions and balance to refund (Art. 36 LAU).Create now →Blank template only →

Rent Guarantee (Spain)A guarantor secures the tenant's obligations; joint and several guarantee waiving prior exhaustion (Arts. 1822 et seq. CC).Create now →Blank template only →

Authorities & representation

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Power of attorney Spain (Autorización)Someone handles official errands for you in Spain — private autorización, bilingual, noting the poder-notarial limit.Create now →Blank template only →

Buying & selling

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Used Item Purchase ESPrivate agreement for the sale of a used movable item between individuals under Spanish civil law, excluding the warranty for hidden defects.Create now →Blank template only →

Work & freelance

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Freelance contract (Spain)Contrato de prestación de servicios under Spanish law (art. 1544 CC) — with remote-work clause and autónomo protection clause.Create now →Blank template only →

Employment contract ESContract for dependent employment under Spanish labour law (Estatuto de los Trabajadores).Create now →Blank template only →

Frequently asked questions

How much deposit can a landlord ask for in Spain?

For a home the mandatory deposit (fianza) is capped at one month's rent; for other uses (seasonal, commercial) at two — LAU art. 36.1, as of 1995. Any additional guarantee is limited to a further two months' rent in leases of up to five years — LAU art. 36.5, as of 2019.

What severance am I owed if I'm dismissed?

For an unfair dismissal (despido improcedente), 33 days' salary per year of service, up to 24 monthly salaries — ET art. 56.1, as of 2012. For an objective dismissal (despido objetivo), 20 days per year, up to 12 monthly salaries, plus 15 days' notice — ET art. 53.1.b, as of 2015.

How long can I claim hidden defects after a second-hand purchase?

Six months from handover of the thing — after that the claim lapses — CC art. 1490, as of 1889. Within that window you may choose between rescinding the sale or a proportional price reduction — CC art. 1486, as of 1889.

Can I end my lease early?

Yes — after at least six months of the lease and with 30 days' notice — LAU art. 11, as of 2019. Any penalty may be no more than one month's rent for each year still left on the term, and only if expressly agreed.

Does a general power of attorney cover selling my property?

No. A power drafted in general terms covers only acts of administration; to sell or mortgage, the agent needs an express mandate — CC art. 1713, as of 1889. For acts that require a notarial deed, the power itself must be in a public document — CC art. 1280.5, as of 1889. You can revoke it at any time — CC art. 1733, as of 1889.

How much leave and working time does the law guarantee?

At least 30 paid calendar days of annual leave, which cannot be paid off in cash — ET art. 38.1, as of 2015. Maximum ordinary working time is 40 hours a week averaged over the year — ET art. 34.1, as of 2015.

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