Evicted Spanish pensioner can move back home, lawyer says
Summary
An 87-year-old disabled woman named Maricarmen Abascal, who was evicted from her home in Madrid, will be able to move back after reaching a new rent agreement. Her eviction sparked large protests across Spain, leading the government to promise housing relief measures.Key Facts
- Maricarmen Abascal was evicted from her apartment where she had lived for over 70 years.
- She was removed on a stretcher and hospitalized after the eviction on 23 September.
- The rent was increased from €500 to €2,650 by the investment firm that owns the property.
- Abascal’s monthly pension is €1,350, making the rent unaffordable.
- Three previous eviction attempts were stopped by courts.
- Nationwide protests in Madrid demanded better tenant protections and affordable housing.
- Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s government plans to introduce housing relief laws.
- The agreement to let Abascal return with a rent she can pay is linked to social pressure from protests.
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