The measures adopted by the Madrid city government included the recovery of 323 properties operating without proper authorization, representing a 10.2% increase compared to the previous year and 32.9% more than two years prior, before the implementation of the Reside Plan. Additionally, cease orders were issued for 315 additional properties, resulting from 502 resolutions.
The management report from the Activities Agency, to be presented at its Governing Council, also details the closure of 137 files due to the restoration of legality, as these properties ceased to be used for tourist purposes. Regarding sanctions, 117 fines were imposed for operating without a license, of which 110 amounted to 30,000 euros each.
“"The balance reflected by these data shows that the action against irregular VUTs is comprehensive, starting with the cessation of non-compliant homes and continuing with the imposition of coercive fines and sanctions, whose processing has resulted in a high percentage of legality restoration by ceasing tourist use in the homes."
The Inspection and Discipline service of the Activities Agency recorded a 9% increase in complaints related to VUTs, reaching 1,408. Despite this surge, the number of homes reported was lower than in the previous year, when multiple complaints were received from neighborhood associations. 607 urban planning legality restoration files were initiated, a 23.8% increase from the previous period.
Sanctions for the implementation of incompatible use with urban planning regulations increased by 27%, with 117 fines imposed. Of these, seven were for 20,000 euros, 110 for 30,000 euros, and one reached 60,000 euros. Additionally, 144 coercive fines ranging from 1,000 to 3,000 euros were applied. The Urban Inspection Plan also showed a significant increase, with 169% more homes inspected and 116% more homes detected compared to the previous year.
