Lawyer to appeal tourist rental fines and penalties
Defense of property owners who have received a proposed penalty, a fine or a sanction proceeding, with a review of the deadlines and the evidence from day one.
Analyze my case without obligationWhat you received determines what can be done
A sanction proceeding goes through different stages, and the deadline and the right filing change at each one. Identifying the document correctly is the first step.
Notice opening the proceeding
This is the moment to submit objections and propose evidence. The deadline is usually short, so it is best to act straight away.
See appeals guide →Proposed resolution
It allows you to object again to how the facts are classified, the evidence and the amount before the penalty is issued.
See information →Penalty decision
An administrative appeal (reconsideration or alzada, depending on the case) can be filed, or you can go directly to the contentious-administrative courts.
See deadlines and routes →Payment demand or enforcement
We look at whether the penalty is final, whether it was properly notified and whether there is room to suspend enforcement.
Discuss my case →Deadlines are short and cannot be recovered
As a general reference, the deadline to submit objections after a proceeding is opened is usually 15 business days. Against an express decision, an alzada or reconsideration appeal is filed within one month, and a contentious-administrative appeal within two months of notification. The exact deadline depends on each notification, so it must always be checked against the document you received.
If the penalty becomes final, the room for defense shrinks considerably. That is why it is worth reviewing the file as soon as the first notification arrives, even if the amount seems manageable. The administrative appeals guide explains each route and administrative silence, and the page on short-term rental sanctions sets out indicative amounts by region.
The most common grounds for defense concern the competence of the body, correct notification, expiry of the proceeding if the maximum time to resolve it is exceeded, the evidence of the facts (inspection reports, screenshots of listings), who is responsible for the infringement, how the conduct is classified and whether the amount is proportionate. Whether any of them succeeds depends on the specific file.
How we approach the case
Review the file
Notifications, dates, inspection report, listing and the property's documents (licence, registration, contracts).
Check deadlines and defects
Date of notification, deadline for objections or appeal, and possible defects of competence, notification or procedure.
Choose the filing and evidence
Objections, administrative appeal or contentious-administrative claim, with the evidence that supports the defense.
Follow-up until resolution
Support until the proceeding is closed, including a request for suspension where appropriate.
Frequently asked questions
Do not ignore it or let the deadline pass. A proposed resolution allows you to object before the penalty is issued. The best approach is to gather the documentation (notification, listing, licence or registration) as soon as possible so we can review what to argue.
It depends on the stage. As a reference, objections usually have 15 business days, an alzada or reconsideration appeal one month, and a contentious-administrative appeal two months from notification. The exact deadline must be checked against the specific notification.
This is reviewed case by case. Responsibility depends on who carries out the activity and how that is established in the file, so the specific evidence and listing should be reviewed.
It can affect the strategy (for example, possible reductions for prompt payment and their effect on the appeal), so it is worth seeking advice before paying.
In administrative proceedings it is not mandatory. However, a mistake in the deadline, the type of filing or the evidence can close off the defense. A prior review of the case helps you decide what to do.