Spain to cover rent arrears for under-35s and families with children
Government will let landlords apply for support to cover unpaid rent for tenants under 35 and for families with children; autonomous communities.
Key Points
- Scheme covers rent arrears for tenants under 35 and for families with children.
- Landlords renting to those groups can apply for support to cover unpaid rent.
- Autonomous communities will manage the budget and administer the aid.
- Regions may impose additional eligibility criteria if they deem it necessary.
The Spanish government will introduce a scheme to cover rent arrears for tenants under 35 and for families with children. Landlords who rent to people in either group will be able to apply for the support to cover unpaid rent.
The measure was announced by government spokesperson Pilar Alegría, who said the protection is intended to "facilitate access to housing for young people and vulnerable persons." Autonomous communities will be responsible for managing the budget and administering the aid, and may set additional eligibility criteria if they consider it necessary.
Original Sources
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