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

Why Illegal Shacks Are So Hard to Clear in Mallorca

Court appeals, slow procedures and a lack of replacement housing make enforcement difficult in Mallorca.

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

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Why is it still hard to remove people from illegal shacks in Mallorca?

Even when authorities impose fines or close down illegal housing, the process can take a long time because landlords often challenge the decision in court. There is also a serious question about where displaced residents should go, especially if no emergency accommodation is ready. That makes enforcement much slower and more complicated than it looks on paper.

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