Jordi, 62 and unemployed, was fined for renting out a room for the family
Documented case · Barcelona · 2018
Analyze my case without obligationThe case
Jordi became unemployed at 62 in 2018. He and his family decided to rent out a room in their home to help with household finances while he looked for work. Barcelona City Council opened a €60,001 sanction proceeding against him, without distinguishing his situation from that of a professional tourism operator.
Strategy and outcome
Case appealed with ACABA Dylan Tarín presented the defense by proving the occasional nature of renting a room in a primary residence and the absence of ongoing tourism activity. Case included in the class action against the City Council.
Case file details
Initial sanction
€60,001
Result
Appeal filed
Situation
Unemployed, 62 years old
What this case shows
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