On 8 June 2026, the BOE published a Supreme Court judgment of major importance for the short-term rental sector. The Third Chamber annulled several provisions of Royal Decree 1312/2024 concerning the State's Single Rental Registry procedure.
The Court held that the State could not impose, through that procedure, a single registration system based on registration with the Land Registry or Movable Property Registry in order to obtain the number needed to offer services on platforms.
What was annulled?
The judgment annuls provisions concerning the single registration procedure, including Articles 5, 8, 9 and 10, together with related references and provisions.
What was not annulled?
The ruling does not remove the powers of autonomous communities or municipalities in tourism and planning matters. Nor does it mean that a property can legally be advertised without complying with the rules applicable in its location.
What about online platforms?
The EU transparency framework for short-term rentals has applied since 20 May 2026. The State registration procedure must therefore be distinguished from the European data-collection and sharing obligations.
What should owners do?
- Check the applicable regional and municipal rules.
- Determine whether a tourism licence, declaration or authorisation is required.
- Review the position of the owners' association.
- Do not treat the judgment as an automatic permission to operate.
Bottom line: the judgment significantly changes the design of the State registry, but the legality of each tourist home still depends on all applicable rules.
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