A Madrid judge has closed 10 tourist flats after ruling that illicit activities caused psychological harm to a neighboring family. The family reported stress and sleep deprivation due to disruptive behavior from guests, such as vandalism and public sex acts. After failed attempts to resolve the issue with city officials, the family hired a lawyer. The groundbreaking ruling focused on the impact of surrounding activities on fundamental rights instead of the legality of the flats themselves. The case highlights growing tensions over overtourism's effects on local communities.
The judge in Madrid ordered the closure of 10 tourist flats, citing illicit activities that inflicted psychological damage on a neighboring family and violated their privacy rights.
The family, who experienced stress and anxiety due to the loud behavior of guests, documented issues like vandalism and public sexual acts in communal areas.
Efforts to resolve the issue with city authorities and rental owners were unsuccessful, leading the family to seek legal representation to protect their rights.
The ruling underscores that the case focused on the impact of activities around the flats rather than their legality, emphasizing the violation of fundamental rights and quality of life.
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