Spanish urban leases act (lau) and rental contracts

The Spanish Urban Leases Act and rental contracts course is designed for property professionals, landlords and tenants who want a thorough understanding of current legislation – the Ley de Arrendamientos Urbanos (LAU, Spain's Urban Leases Act) – so they can manage rental contracts with complete legal certainty.

On this course you will learn to interpret and apply the updated rules, including the latest legislative changes that directly affect the management of urban leases. The course covers everything from drafting and reviewing contracts to resolving disputes and handling the risks common in the sector, with a practical approach based on real situations.

This online training gives you a clear understanding of the legal framework and of the rights and obligations of each party – essential for avoiding legal problems and managing rented properties more effectively.

The seminar is particularly useful for people who work, or want to work, in estate agencies, property asset management and legal advice on leases, but also for landlords and tenants who want to handle their contracts safely and in line with the latest rules.

The course is delivered online, costs 90 euros and includes a question-and-discussion session to work through practical cases and real queries about the Urban Leases Act.

With this course you will master the tools needed to manage rental contracts, including the latest developments on rent reviews, contentious clauses and current issues such as tenant vulnerability and squatting, ensuring effective management that stays within the law.

On completing this course you will be able to manage urban lease contracts confidently and with up-to-date knowledge. The main objectives include:

• Understand the structure and scope of the Urban Leases Act.
• Draft secure lease contracts, identifying essential elements and contentious clauses.
• Apply the latest legislative changes relating to the right to housing and leases.
• Manage rent reviews within the legal limits, using the official indices correctly.
• Identify and correctly apply the rights and obligations of landlords and tenants.
• Handle the termination of contracts and claims for non-payment or breach properly.
• Recognise and anticipate current issues in leasing and apply effective legal solutions.
• Analyse practical cases and discuss real situations to apply professional judgement.

Introduction to the Urban Leases Act

Learn the structure and scope of the act, the differences between types of rental and the essential complementary legislation.

The lease contract: essential elements and contentious clauses

Learn to identify the parties, define the subject and term, handle rent and guarantees, and avoid void or unfair clauses.

Latest legislative changes in leasing

Key regulatory updates with the Ley por el Derecho a la Vivienda (Spain's Right to Housing Act), new rent caps, stressed housing market areas and the regulation of estate agency fees.

Rent reviews: indices and correct wording

Master the correct use of the IPC (Spain's consumer price index) and the new national index to review rents within the legal limits.

Rights and obligations of landlords and tenants

A detailed look at responsibilities for upkeep, access, proper use, works, early termination and subletting.

Ending the contract: regulation and procedures

Legal aspects of expiry, extensions, early termination, termination for breach, non-payment and claims.

Leasing and current issues in the sector

Identifying problems such as squatting, tenant vulnerability, risks for agencies and the legal protection of landlords.

Questions and professional discussion

A space to resolve queries, analyse real cases and share professional experience.

This training opens doors in the property, legal and asset management sectors related to urban rental properties. It is ideal for anyone who wants to work in lease management and advice with an up-to-date legal focus.

• Property manager or administrator in estate agencies.
• Legal adviser specialising in urban leases.
• Owner or manager of property portfolios.
• Housing and owners' association administration technician.
• Property adviser with legal knowledge.

Sectors and companies

• Estate agencies and property consultancies.
• Law firms specialising in property and leasing.
• Property and asset management companies.
• Public bodies dealing with housing and rentals.