Expert course in tenancy law across different types of lease

The expert course in tenancy law across different types of lease offers practical, fully up-to-date training on the legislation that governs lease agreements in Spain. It tackles the regulatory complexity created by successive legal reforms and by the coexistence of different rules depending on the date and type of each contract.

Throughout the course you will learn to handle the different types of lease effectively: how they are formalised, deposits and guarantees, rent reviews and how to deal with breaches, with particular attention to the new rules introduced by Royal Decree-Laws 11/2020 and 15/2020. The course also gives a practical overview of agricultural leases and their taxation, including updated templates for contracts and notices so you can put what you learn into practice straight away.

This training is aimed at professionals and private individuals interested in property and lease management who want clear, useful and accessible training without complex legal jargon. It is available online and in person, lasts 16 hours in total and is competitively priced, offering excellent value for money.

On completing the course you will be able to interpret and apply current tenancy legislation with confidence, including the special measures adopted in response to COVID-19, for residential leases, non-residential leases, seasonal lets and agricultural leases.

Key facts:
Duration: 16 hours
Format: online/in person
Price: 900 euros
Practical content with updated contract templates

By the end of this course, students will be able to understand and apply current tenancy legislation, skilfully handling the particular features of different types of contract.

• Analyse the legislation and regulations applicable to residential, non-residential, seasonal and agricultural leases.
• Draft and formalise lease agreements in line with current legislation and the different lease types.
• Manage guarantees, deposits and rent reviews in accordance with the rules and specific conditions of each lease.
• Apply procedures for dealing with breach of contract through the courts and arbitration.
• Use contract and notice templates adapted to the latest legal reforms and the special COVID-19 measures.
• Interpret and exercise pre-emption rights such as first refusal (tanteo) and repurchase (retracto) in different types of lease.
• Apply the tax criteria relevant to leases.
• Resolve special situations relating to improvements, assignment and subletting within lease agreements.

Residential leases: legislation and basic concepts

An introduction to the legislative background, definitions and applicable rules, so that students understand the legal framework governing residential leases.

Formalising a residential lease agreement

A detailed study of the parties involved, the subject matter, applicable regime, use, purpose and term, so the contract is drafted and formalised correctly.

Deposits and additional guarantees in residential leases

Analysis of the deposits and additional guarantees that may be required to secure performance of the contract.

Rent, associated costs, services and rent reviews

How rent is set and reviewed, together with the costs, services and taxes that affect the contract.

Necessary works and improvements in leases

Which works and improvements may be carried out during the lease and their contractual implications.

Assignment and subletting: rules and limitations

The rules governing the assignment and subletting of a leased home, with the associated rights and restrictions.

Breach of contract and how to resolve it: courts and arbitration

Legal and alternative procedures for resolving disputes arising from breach of contract.

Pre-emption rights: first refusal and repurchase in residential leases

Analysis of the right that protects the tenant against third parties when the property is sold.

Taxation of residential leases

The key tax aspects that affect lease agreements.

COVID-19 measures in residential leases

A review of the regulatory changes and exceptional measures introduced in response to the pandemic.

Non-residential leases: regulation and contracts

A complete study of how these specific contracts are formalised, the parties, applicable regimes and term.

Deposits, guarantees and rent reviews in non-residential leases

Conditions and requirements applicable to guarantees and changes in rent in this type of lease.

Works, damage and liability

Rules on carrying out works and on damage in non-residential leases.

First refusal, repurchase and taxation in non-residential leases

Pre-emption rights and tax obligations specific to this type of lease.

Breach of contract and COVID-19 measures in non-residential leases

Procedures for resolving disputes and adapting to the measures introduced as a result of the pandemic.

Seasonal lets: features and regulation

Analysis of how these temporary leases are formalised, their grounds, term, compensation, deposits and taxes.

Agricultural leases: definition and scope

Basic concepts of what agricultural leases are and the specific rules that govern them.

Legislation and exclusions in agricultural leases

A study of the applicable legislation and the agreements that fall outside this category.

Term and rent in agricultural leases

Rules on contract duration and the mandatory rent review in line with the CPI.

Costs, works and improvements payable by the landlord

The landlord's financial responsibilities for costs and improvements.

Assignment, subletting and rights over improvements

Rules on assigning the contract and on the treatment of improvements made by the tenant.

Tenant's rights in the event of sale or compulsory purchase

Analysis of first refusal and repurchase rights, and the consequences of compulsory purchase of the leased land.

Taxation and termination of the contract

Tax aspects and grounds for termination of the lease, including the tenant farmer's retirement and one-year contracts.

Appendix: updated contract and notice templates

Practical templates for every type of lease and for communications between landlord and tenant.

The course prepares you to work in the property and legal sectors, particularly in managing, advising on and mediating lease agreements. It is aimed at professionals who wish to specialise in leasing and at anyone who manages or administers property.

• Property adviser specialising in leases.
• Property and rental manager.
• Legal consultant in property and lease agreements.
• Intermediary in residential and commercial letting.
• Manager of buildings and seasonal rental homes.
• Civil servant or specialist in public bodies that regulate leasing.

Sectors and companies

• Estate agencies and letting agencies.
• Law firms specialising in property law.
• Property and building management companies.
• Public bodies dealing with housing and leasing.