{"id":9902,"date":"2025-09-01T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-01T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/finqueselpallars.com\/?p=9902"},"modified":"2025-08-29T13:59:36","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T11:59:36","slug":"who-pays-for-repairs-in-a-rental-flat-in-barcelona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/finqueselpallars.com\/en\/who-pays-for-repairs-in-a-rental-flat-in-barcelona\/","title":{"rendered":"Who pays for repairs in a rental flat in Barcelona?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Who pays for repairs in a rental flat in Barcelona?<\/strong><\/h1>\n

The question of who should bear the cost of repairs in a rental flat is one of the most frequent causes of conflict between landlords and tenants. In Barcelona, as in the rest of Spain, the Urban Leases Act (LAU) is the main regulation that governs these obligations, although its interpretation may raise doubts.<\/p>\n

In this article, we analyse the different categories of repairs, the current legislation, and case law to clarify who should pay what in a rental.<\/p>\n

The Urban Leases Act: the legal framework<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Article 21 of the LAU states that:<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0 The landlord<\/strong> must carry out all necessary repairs to maintain the dwelling in habitable condition, except when the damage is attributable to the tenant. This includes structural repairs and maintenance of essential installations (water, electricity, heating, gas).<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0 The tenant<\/strong> is responsible for minor repairs resulting from ordinary wear and tear, as well as damages caused by misuse or negligence by themselves or the people living with them.<\/p>\n

Categories of repairs and responsibilities<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Wear-and-tear or age-related repairs \u2014 landlord\u2019s responsibility<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Includes repairs due to natural deterioration over time, such as:<\/p>\n