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Spanish Law Shields Majorca Squatters, Owners Lose Thousands

6/22/2026

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Squatter groups in Majorca mark homes with chalk, share locations via WhatsApp, then break in and change locks.
Courts have begun issuing eviction notices while dozens of holiday homes remain occupied.
Spanish law bars owners from evicting occupants who stay more than 48 hours, a rule squatters exploit.
Owners report spending up to £130,000 to remove squatters, with Idealista listing 67 properties and losses exceeding £10,000 in rent and fees.

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Story summary

Squatter groups in Majorca mark homes with chalk, share locations via WhatsApp, then break in and change locks.
Courts have begun issuing eviction notices while dozens of holiday homes remain occupied.
Spanish law bars owners from evicting occupants who stay more than 48 hours, a rule squatters exploit.
Owners report spending up to £130,000 to remove squatters, with Idealista listing 67 properties and losses exceeding £10,000 in rent and fees.