13 Oct 2025 5:56 PM:
Valencian Community: two regimes + a duration threshold
A) Tourist rental (VUT): Short-stay holiday use. In Valencia there’s a 10-day threshold: stays of 10 days or less per guest fall under the tourist regime, which typically requires tourism registration and often a municipal urban-compatibility certificate. Communities of owners can more easily restrict VUT.
B) Seasonal/medium-term lease (LAU “arrendamiento de temporada”): Temporary use for a specific reason (work, study, medical, etc.). Stays longer than 10 days generally fit this seasonal regime. It’s not tourist lodging and doesn’t require a tourist licence/registration. LAU duties apply (written contract, security deposit, etc.).
Your plan (≥ 2 weeks):
This can be seasonal (LAU) if you keep it clearly non-touristic:
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Use a seasonal lease contract stating the temporary purpose.
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Don’t market it as “holiday/tourist accommodation.”
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Comply with LAU obligations (e.g., deposit procedures).
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Check community statutes: they can usually restrict VUT, but typically not seasonal leases unless there’s an explicit clause.
Bottom line: In Valencia, ≤ 10 days = tourist (VUT); > 10 days = seasonal (LAU)—provided purpose and advertising align with “seasonal.” Your two-week minimum is generally compatible with the seasonal route. If you mix in short holiday-style stays or promote it like vacation lodging, it may be reclassified as VUT with the corresponding requirements.
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This message was last edited by mariadecastro on 10/13/2025.
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