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Who Is Responsible for Empty or Occupied Buildings in Mallorca?

Responsibility for vacant or occupied buildings in Mallorca is often unclear, involving owners, town halls, and the courts.

Published: April 22, 2026
Between Concrete and Surf: Squatters at Espigol Beach — Where Should the People Go?

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Who is responsible for empty or occupied tourist properties in Mallorca?

Responsibility can be shared and often becomes unclear between the town hall, island administration, courts, and private owners. That makes problems slow to resolve, especially when a building is abandoned and people move in informally. In Mallorca, these cases often remain stuck until someone takes direct legal or administrative action.

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