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Spain: The High Court of Justice of Madrid (TSJM) has denied Airbnb’s request to suspend a €64 million fine while its appeal proceeds, according to reports.
The penalty, issued by Spain’s consumer affairs ministry, relates to tens of thousands of allegedly illegal listings, including properties advertised without valid licences or with mismatched registration details.
TSJM has rejected Airbnb’s request to suspend the penalty, meaning the company must pay the fine while its appeal is ongoing.
Airbnb said it will continue to challenge the sanction, arguing it is inconsistent with Spanish and European legal frameworks.
This latest development continues Spain’s crusade against short-term rentals.
As the government focuses on the housing market, STRs are increasingly under fire. Just last month, Spain’s housing ministry ordered more than 80,000 off the market over similar breaches of tourist and temporary rental licensing.
Highlights:
- Spain’s High Court of Justice of Madrid has rejected Airbnb’s request to suspend a €64 million fine, requiring the company to pay while its appeal continues.
- The penalty, issued by Spain’s consumer affairs ministry, relates to more than 65,000 illegal Airbnb listings, including properties advertised without valid tourist licences or with incorrect registration details.
- The court did not rule on the substance of the case but confirmed the fine remains enforceable during the appeals process, in a significant development for short-term rental regulation in Spain.
- Airbnb said it will continue to challenge the sanction, arguing it is inconsistent with Spanish and European legal frameworks governing digital platforms and property listings.
- The ruling comes as Spain intensifies its crackdown on short-term rentals, with authorities removing tens of thousands of non-compliant listings to address housing shortages.
