Evicted 87-year-old Spanish pensioner to return home after deal
Summary
An 87-year-old woman in Madrid who was evicted from her home after a large rent increase will be allowed to return after reaching an agreement with the property owners. Her eviction sparked nationwide protests in Spain about rising housing costs and weak tenant protections, pressuring the government to take action.Key Facts
- The pensioner, Maricarmen Abascal, lived in her Madrid home for 70 years and uses a wheelchair.
- The property owner increased her monthly rent by 275% to 2,650 euros (~$3,000), leading to her eviction.
- After protests and social pressure, Abascal’s lawyer announced a deal to let her return with rent similar to her previous payments.
- Demonstrations have taken place across Spain, including about 100 tents set up in Madrid’s Puerta del Sol square.
- Protesters demand strong measures like rent freezes, indefinite rental contracts, and protections against eviction.
- Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s government is working on a new housing law but lacks a parliamentary majority.
- Similar housing laws have failed in Spain’s parliament earlier this year.
- The case highlights a wider problem of high rents, housing shortages, and investor influence in Spain.
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