On 18 July 2026, the Official State Gazette published another Supreme Court judgment concerning Royal Decree 1312/2024 and the so-called Single Rental Registry.
The judgment reinforces the need to distinguish between collecting data on short-term rentals and creating a single State registration procedure governing how a registration number must be obtained.
Which judgment is it?
It is a judgment of the Supreme Court's Third Chamber dated 1 June 2026, published in the BOE on 18 July. It partially decides an action brought by the Region of Murcia against Royal Decree 1312/2024.
Why does it matter?
The Supreme Court had already ruled on 19 May 2026, annulling several provisions of the Royal Decree concerning the State's single registration procedure and the registration requirement linked to obtaining a number for offering certain accommodation through platforms.
What does it mean for owners?
It should not be read as a general removal of tourism requirements. Autonomous communities and municipalities retain their powers, and specific authorisation, licensing, registration or information requirements may still apply.
What should owners check?
- The tourism rules of the relevant autonomous community.
- The applicable municipal licence or authorisation.
- The property's planning and land-registry position.
- Any requirements imposed by the owners' association.
Bottom line: after the 2026 judgments, the State framework requires careful analysis. A change to the State procedure does not automatically make an accommodation lawful if it lacks the relevant regional or municipal authorisation.
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