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Stricter Penalties for Rent Gouging: Is That Enough to Get People Out of the Shacks?

What Mallorca Needs Beyond Fines to Fight Rent Gouging

Mallorca needs more than penalties: inspections, affordable housing and prevention measures are also key.

Published: April 22, 2026
Stricter Penalties for Rent Gouging: Is That Enough to Get People Out of the Shacks?

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What could help reduce rent gouging in Mallorca beyond fines?

The article points to prevention rather than punishment alone. More legal affordable housing, faster renovation of empty buildings, better inspection teams, easier subsidy routes and clearer rules for short-term rentals could all reduce pressure on the market. Without those steps, landlords still have an incentive to push tenants into bad conditions.

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