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Housing Glossary

You will find information here on all topics relating to housing in Barcelona

Obligatory extension

The right of a rental contract holder to demand that the owner is legally obliged to extend the duration of the contract.

Obligatory guarantee

A guarantee that must be given in order to process or formalise an agreement or contract.

Official confirmation

Official authorisation used by some civil servants to guarantee the authenticity of a document and the veracity of its content.

Official fee

Payment for an administrative service or activity imposed by the state, autonomous communities or city councils.

Owner

A legal or natural person who has the property rights of an asset. The person who has the right of ownership.