The newspaper elEconomista has published an article on the resumption of evictions that were suspended since 2020 following the repeal of the omnibus decree. In it, journalist Eva Díaz together with Carlos Muñoz, partner at CIM Tax & Legal, analyze the legal and practical challenges faced by affected property owners.

This event has led to the reactivation of nearly 60,000 eviction proceedings that had been suspended since the pandemic. Lifting this measure allows property owners to request the courts to resume the processes to reclaim their properties, although, as Carlos explains, deadlines and procedures vary depending on the type of landlord.

Individual owners can request that the suspension be lifted and a date set for the eviction, with a two-month period for social services to find alternative housing for vulnerable tenants. In the case of large-scale landlords, the Housing Law requires proof before the judge of a prior attempt at conciliation or mediation with the tenant through social services, which, if not done in the last five months, can significantly extend the timelines.

The partner at CIM Tax & Legal also warns of the overload in some courts, which could delay the actual execution of evictions by several months, even for proceedings that were nearly resolved before the suspension.

The article also addresses the issue of financial compensation that the autonomous communities can grant to property owners for unpaid rent during the moratorium, which does not always cover the full amount of lost rent, and the deadline to apply for it ends on February 2, 2026.

CIM Tax & Legal emphasizes that, although the resumption of eviction proceedings has begun, final timelines will depend on court workloads and the processing by social services, making it essential for property owners to act quickly to protect their rights.

We thank elEconomista and journalist Eva Díaz for trusting in the analysis and experience of our team.

You can read the full article on elEconomista here.