Good to know · Housing
Rental deposit (fianza)
Under Spanish law the landlord takes a deposit; one article states it must be deposited with the regional authority under Ley 9/2010 of Castilla y León.
- Why it matters
- You should know your rights when paying and recovering a deposit.
- When
- When signing a lease.
- Official page
- Depósito de fianzas - Enlaces a los Organismos por CCAA
- Last checked
- 7 Oct 2026
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