New regulations regarding rental entered into force on February 22. On January 29, 2024, a new decree 31/2024 was approved, which changes the regulations regarding tourist accommodation, tourist apartments, and hotel facilities in Andalusia.
- City councils may establish limits on the maximum number of apartments for tourist use per building, sector, period, area, or zone (always in the general interest).
- The new regulation introduces the legal form of companies managing residential premises intended for tourist use.
- VUT (vivienda de uso turístico) cannot be located in properties whose community of owners' statutes explicitly prohibit the activity of tourist accommodation.
- Obligation to reflect in the Declaración Responsable the exact periods of activity.
Technical requirements include: minimum area of 14 m² per person; if more than 5 places — 2 bathrooms; if more than 8 places — 3 bathrooms; 24-hour telephone service; beds minimum single 80×190 cm, double 135×190 cm.