Access to housing in Madrid becomes more complicated following the implementation of the Maricarmen decree. This approach, according to information from expansión.com, has drawn criticism for not addressing the needs of vulnerable tenants.
The recent implementation of the Maricarmen decree has raised concerns about access to housing in Madrid, especially for vulnerable tenants. According to information from expansión.com, the legislation seems to benefit investment funds and builders more than those who truly need a home.
A landlord of an apartment in Madrid, while looking for new tenants, received over 25 messages in an hour, reflecting the high demand for housing in the capital. However, many landlords choose to dismiss individuals with unstable economic situations, as 90% of the rental housing stock is in the hands of small landlords, who are more reluctant to take risks with vulnerable tenants.
Economist José Carlos Díez highlighted that it is the first time a communist party is part of the Government while the construction of social housing is at historic lows. In his view, this approach is detrimental to those facing difficulties in accessing a home.
To solve the problem, it is suggested to facilitate the construction of housing and offer guarantees to vulnerable tenants, instead of implementing measures that only exacerbate the current situation, which is perceived as a “trap decree” that will not resolve access to housing.
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