Spain could soon witness the closure of thousands of holiday rentals as part of a new crackdown on tourist tax evaders. The Balearic government has approved a decree that allows local councils and town halls to shut down illegal holiday lets.
Unregistered tourist apartments and villas, whose owners are not paying Spain's compulsory tourist tax, will be sealed off. This move follows data suggesting there could be as many as 8,700 unlawful holiday rentals in the Balearics alone.
Inspectors now have the authority to seal off properties found to be operating illegally, with local authorities also seeking police assistance for the inspections.
The comprehensive decree addresses numerous issues, encompassing 46 law changes in total. These include measures related to nature conservation, waste, roads and tourism, reports the Mirror.
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