Express eviction and squatting in Santander

If your home is squatted or you have a tenant who isn't paying, the new anti-squatting law lets you recover it much faster. At BBM Abogados we act urgently to give you back what is yours.

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Squatting, defaulting tenant or precarious occupation: they are not the same

Breaking and entering a home (allanamiento de morada)

Occupation of a person's main residence. This is the most serious case and the one that can be acted on most quickly.

Unlawful occupation (usurpación)

Occupation of a property that is not someone's home: a second residence, an empty dwelling or business premises.

Defaulting tenant

There was a tenancy agreement, but the tenant has stopped paying. It is resolved through eviction for non-payment.

Precarious occupation (precario)

Someone occupies the property without paying rent and with no legal title to support it. It is recovered through eviction for precarious occupation.

You have a problem with your home. We help you resolve it

Discovering that your home is squatted, or that a tenant has stopped paying and won’t leave, causes enormous distress. The good news is that the law has changed in favour of the owner: with the new anti-squatting law the removal is much faster than before.

At BBM Abogados, a practice in Santander since 1990, we act with the urgency these cases demand so that you recover your property as soon as possible.

The new anti-squatting law (Law 1/2025)

Organic Law 1/2025, in force since April 2025, marks an important change: the offences of breaking and entering a home (allanamiento de morada) and unlawful occupation (usurpación) are now handled as fast-track trials. In practice, this means a squatting case can be resolved in around fifteen days, compared with the months or even years it used to take.

To take advantage of this route it is essential to act quickly and to prove ownership of the property correctly. This is where having a solicitor from the very first moment makes the difference.

Why BBM Abogados?

We know that every day your home stays occupied is a problem. That is why we tackle these cases with speed, rigour and a personal approach, keeping you informed at all times. If you have squatters or a tenant who isn’t paying, tell us about your case with no obligation and we act immediately.

The process, step by step

  1. 1

    Urgent assessment

    We study your situation and the documents proving your ownership (title deed, council tax (IBI), contract).

  2. 2

    Complaint or claim

    We file the appropriate action —criminal for squatting, civil for eviction— in the shortest possible time.

  3. 3

    Removal

    We push the procedure forward until the property is effectively recovered.

  4. 4

    Claim

    Where appropriate, we also claim unpaid rent or the damage caused.

The benefits of working with BBM Abogados

Real experience

Over three decades resolving cases in Santander and Cantabria give us a perspective that makes the difference.

Swift response

We know legal deadlines are critical. We act quickly so you do not lose any right for the sake of time.

Specialist team

Our lawyers are in constant training and up to date with every legislative change that may affect your case.

A close approach

Every client receives direct, personal attention. We explain each step clearly, without unnecessary jargon.

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Who do we help in Santander and Cantabria?

From our office in the centre of Santander we provide full legal cover and defence to clients across Cantabria:

  • Individuals and families who need to resolve civil disputes, inheritance, separations or criminal defence.
  • Self-employed and professionals who need ongoing advice and tailored solutions.
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Frequently asked questions

What changes with the new 2025 anti-squatting law? +

Organic Law 1/2025, in force since April 2025, allows the offences of breaking and entering a home (allanamiento de morada) and unlawful occupation (usurpación) to be handled as fast-track trials. This speeds up the procedure considerably: the case can be resolved in around fifteen days, compared with the months or years it used to take.

What is the difference between breaking and entering a home and unlawful occupation? +

Breaking and entering a home (allanamiento de morada) occurs when a person's main residence is occupied (it is the more serious offence). Unlawful occupation (usurpación) happens when a property that is not someone's home is occupied, such as a second residence or business premises. The procedure and the actions vary in each case.

How can I get a squatter out? +

The first step is to report it to the police or the court as soon as possible, providing the documents that prove your ownership (title deed, council tax (IBI) receipts, contract). The sooner you act, the quicker and more effective the removal. We take care of the whole procedure.

And if the problem is a tenant who isn't paying? +

In that case we are not talking about squatting, but about eviction for non-payment of rent. It is a different civil procedure in which we also represent you to recover the property and claim the unpaid rent.

What is eviction for precarious occupation? +

It is the route to recover a property occupied by someone who enjoys it without paying rent and with no legal title to justify it (for example, a relative or acquaintance to whom it was lent temporarily). We advise you on the most suitable action for your situation.

Experts in Express eviction and squatting in Santander

At BBM Abogados we put a team with over 30 years of experience at your service to advise you and defend your interests with a close, rigorous and results-driven approach across Cantabria.

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