Four elderly residents of a building in Cornellà de Llobregat, Barcelona, are accusing an investment fund of property harassment. Rosario, Adela, Maria José and Paco, who collectively have lived in the building for 250 years, say they have faced repeated legal actions for 'unlawful occupation' despite holding valid rental contracts and paying rent on time. Since the property was acquired by the fund in recent years, the tenants report receiving eviction notices and disproportionate community fee charges for costs they say were never previously applied. Three of the four have indefinite, protected tenancies under Spain’s old rent regulations, which offer strong tenant safeguards.

'We Just Want to Live in Peace'

The group, all aged over 70, say the ongoing pressure has caused significant distress. They have now filed a formal complaint against the fund, citing a pattern of intimidation they describe as mobbing or property harassment.

We just want to live out our remaining years in peace,”

they said, emphasizing their deep roots in the neighbourhood and their desire to remain in their homes.

Broader Context: Rising Short-Term Rentals

The case emerges amid wider concerns over housing rights in Spain. According to data cited by eldiario.es, half of all rental listings in the country are now for short-term lets, reflecting a shift that long-term tenants say undermines housing stability.

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