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Lawyer specializing in short-term rentals, Airbnb sanctions and licenses in Spain.
Comprehensive legal advice for owners and managers of vacation rentals. Defense against administrative sanctions throughout Spain. More than 18 years of experience and 600+ cases resolved.
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ABOUT THE FIRM
Dylan Tarín: specialised legal experience
I am Dylan Tarín, a lawyer registered with the Il·lustre Col·legi de l’Advocacia de Barcelona (ICAB), member no. 32973. I focus my practice on tourist accommodation, short-term rentals, licences, and defence in administrative proceedings and sanction cases.
I have more than 18 years of professional experience and more than a decade specialising in the legal issues surrounding tourist accommodation. I have defended owners and property managers before public administrations and worked on matters involving short-term rental platforms.
My work combines analysis of national, regional and municipal regulations with the review of administrative files, decisions and case law. The aim of this website is to explain each issue using identifiable sources and to provide clear legal guidance before decisions are made.
18+ years of professional experience ·
600+ cases resolved or advised ·
ICAB 32973 professional membership ·
Spain scope of practice
I was born on Bruc Street in Barcelona, and since then I have witnessed the constant transformation of my beloved neighborhood and the city, as well as the main impacts affecting its residents, visitors, and the coexistence between the two.
With more than ten years of specific experience in the sector, my mission is to offer a solid, well-founded defense that protects my clients' interests in the face of an increasingly restrictive regulatory environment.
SERVICES
My Services and Short-Term Rentals
Defense against sanctions
I appeal sanctions for alleged infractions in the management of short-term rental properties throughout Spain:
- Barcelona:Extensive experience in the city with the greatest regulatory pressure.
- Balearic Islands:Specialization in island and urban planning regulations.
- Andalusia:Defense in regions with high tourist volume and strict regulations.
- Madrid:Protection against the tightening of regulations in the capital.
- Canary Islands:Proceedings in highly regulated tourist environments.
Preventive Legal Advice
Avoid risks before starting your activity or during ongoing management:
- Legal review and compliance of the property.
- Periodic legal audits to ensure compliance.
- Consulting on short-term rental licenses, permits, and local requirements.
Administrative Representation
Direct handling of matters before local and regional public authorities:
- Resolution of disputes in the field of short-term rental housing.
- Defense of interests during inspections and official requirements.
- Mediation and administrative appeals.
SPECIALIZATION
Areas of specialization
A clear structure by issue and territory to quickly find the legal information you need.
Airbnb sanctions and fines
Defense against sanctioning proceedings and short-term rental fines.
View information →Short-term rental licenses
Feasibility, transfers, issues, and appeals related to licenses.
View information →Appeals and defense
Objections, administrative appeals, and judicial proceedings where applicable.
View information →Barcelona
Dedicated page on HUTB, PEUAT, sanctions, and homeowners' associations.
View information →18+
Years of Experience
600+
Families Represented
€60,001
Fines defended
Nationwide
Coverage in Spain
ABOUT ME
Career and Vocation
I have worked as a lawyer for more than 18 years, leading the legal departments of multinational companies in Spain and Latin America. After that stage, I decided to dedicate myself to what matters most to me: helping vulnerable people and groups against abuse by the administration.
In 2017 I founded the ACABA Association (People Affected by the conflict between Barcelona City Council and Airbnb), representing more than 600 people and succeeding in having sanctions of up to €60,001 fully cancelled before the courts.
I have led actions against unfair competition and had unjust regulations struck down before the High Court of Justice of Catalonia, always with the aim of protecting citizens' primary residences and rights.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
The most important thing is not to sign anything without legal advice and to respect the deadlines for filing objections. A defense started in time is the key to having cases of up to €60,000 dismissed.
It depends on the local regulations and urban planning of your area. I analyze the technical and legal aspects of your case to find the most solid legalization path available.
Although my main base is Barcelona, I represent clients throughout Spain, with a particular focus on Madrid, the Balearic Islands, Andalusia, and the Canary Islands, where administrative pressure is greatest.
Documented Results
CASE STUDIES
Real Cases Resolved
Real owners who were sanctioned and won their appeal. No full names shown, with verifiable results.
TESTIMONIALS
Client Testimonials
"Very PROFESSIONAL, we turned to him for a problem with Barcelona City Council and he solved it."
Pedro Baqués"Besides his good advice, what's surprising about Dylan is how warm and genuine a person he is."
Xavi Gómez"Thank you so much for everything, Dylan! Our problem was resolved favorably."
Guillem Comí
Dylan Tarín in the media
PRESS
Presence in National Media
Class action lawsuits, the defense of owners sanctioned over Airbnb and short-term rentals, and coverage of current regulations in Barcelona, the Balearic Islands, and the rest of Spain have made Dylan Tarín a media reference for more than eight years, with coverage in the leading national media outlets.
La Vanguardia
El País
El Periódico
Europa Press
Antena 3
La Razón
OKDiario
Hosteltur
Crónica Global
El Confidencial
Idealista News
Cinco Días
Expansión
El Economista
Preferente
COPE
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NATIONWIDE COVERAGE
Legal Coverage Throughout Spain
Although the office is based in Barcelona, I represent owners and managers of short-term rental properties in all of Spain's autonomous regions.
Short-term rental lawyer Barcelona
Airbnb sanctions lawyer Madrid
Short-term rental licenses Balearic Islands
Vacation rental defense Andalusia
Short-term rental sanctions Canary Islands
Administrative appeals Valencia
Illegal Airbnb lawyer Spain