SUMMARY OF THE ARTICLE 1.- Selling in a rising market does not remove the legal risks. With property prices at record highs, many owners put their home on the market, and even sign a reservation contract, without knowing their exact legal situation. Not having the necessary documentation in place can cause delays or even put […]
SUMMARY OF THE ARTICLE 1.- Possession and ownership are not the same. Spanish Civil Code. In Spain, the law protects whoever is actually using a piece of land against acts of dispossession, regardless of who actually owns it. In other words, if your possession is disturbed, you can reclaim it quickly, without first needing to […]
SUMMARY OF THE ARTICLE 1.- Can the passage of time create a right of way? A right of way is classed under the Civil Code as a discontinuous easement. This means that, in principle, it cannot be acquired through the simple passage of time (usucapion), unlike other types of easements. 2.- Tolerance and a right […]
