Are there limits on the rental of balconies to watch the Holy Week processions?

Álvaro García de León, partner of the Real Estate and Urban Planning department of Lener, answers this question in Cinco Días explaining that the cases of a transfer of use of a balcony for specific moments hardly fall within the concept of economic activity referred to by the Supreme Court, since it requires a commercial, professional or business component and, importantly, a certain degree of regularity. 

Regarding the possible options available to the neighbors to avoid this type of rentals, Álvaro considers that it is unlikely that the judicial process related to this matter will be successful. 

In any case, our colleague from Real Estate and Urban Planning recommends including clauses in the leases that make clear the number of people who can access the terrace, or the responsibility for the damages that would be caused if objects are thrown on the public road. 

Read the full report here.