Spain expands tenant protections: no early-departure penalty, stronger pre-emption rights

The Spanish government is advancing a housing reform that strengthens tenant rights, including eliminating compensation for early lease termination, enhancing rights of first refusal and pre-emption, reducing tenant costs, and obliging landlords to fix major defects. This marks a policy shift favoring tenants over landlords, likely part of broader housing affordability measures. The exact legislative status and scope remain unclear, but the direction is confirmed by the source.