Spain changes housing rules after protests: What's new for tenants and landlords

After days of protests, Spain’s tenants may finally see some relief. The demonstrations, sparked by the eviction of an 87-year-old woman from her Madrid home, have prompted the government to approve a fresh package of measures aimed at easing pressure on tenants and the wider housing market.The two decrees approved on Tuesday cover evictions, rental agreements, short-term and room rentals, and property purchases by investment funds. The measures take effect immediately, but the minority government now has 30 days to get them through Congress.The protests, which began around Madrid’s Puerta del Sol and spread to other parts of the country, have put housing firmly at the centre of the political debate.