Galicia Commercial Landlord-Tenant Laws: REQUIRED DISCLOSURES

Commercial lease disclosures and compliance in Galicia, as in the rest of Spain, are governed by the national Spanish Urban Leases Act (Ley 29/1994, de 24 de noviembre, de Arrendamientos Urbanos), which came into effect on 1 January 1995, and the Spanish Civil Code. Unlike residential leases, commercial lease agreements ("uso distinto del de vivienda") afford parties significant contractual freedom under Article 4.3 of the LAU. However, landlords must adhere to the principles of good faith and are legally required to provide an Energy Performance Certificate (CEE) under Royal Decree 390/2021; notably, the energy rating must be included in any property advertisement. Furthermore, lessors are liable for hidden defects (vicios ocultos) pursuant to Article 1553 of the Civil Code (referencing Art. 1484). Additionally, a mandatory security deposit (fianza) equivalent to two months' rent must be collected under Article 36 of the LAU and deposited with the Instituto Galego da Vivenda e Solo (IGVS) within 30 days of contract signing, as required by Galicia Law 8/2012.