Maricarmen decree stops another eviction in Palma

A court in Palma has stopped in extremis the eviction of a family with minors. The decision was made by applying the so-called Maricarmen decree, a rule aimed at protecting vulnerable households. According to La Vanguardia, the judge acted at the last moment to prevent the execution. Diario de Mallorca confirms that the suspension is due to the presence of minors in the home, a key factor for the application of this legal protection.

What happened

The affected family was about to be evicted when the court intervened. Ultima Hora highlights that this is a new case in Palma where the Maricarmen decree has managed to halt the forced departure. The legal mechanism allows the judge to suspend the execution if certain vulnerability requirements are met, especially when there are minors in the household. The decision does not cancel the debt, but grants a period to seek housing or economic solutions.

Why it affects you

If you are a tenant or owner with payment difficulties, knowing this legal tool is vital. The Maricarmen decree is not automatic; it requires the judge to assess the vulnerability situation. To protect your home, you must act quickly:

• Gather documentation: prove the presence of minors, the economic situation, and the inability to find another home.
• Submit arguments: request the court to suspend the execution based on the regulations protecting the mortgage debtor.

The HotelsCasa take

The effectiveness of the Maricarmen decree in Palma demonstrates that the law can be a real shield against residential exclusion. However, reliance on judicial discretion generates uncertainty. It is urgent that town halls and administrations centralize information about these rights, as many affected people do not know they can invoke this protection until the auctioneer's hammer is about to fall. Housing cannot be a luxury, but a right guaranteed by justice.

Oleg Tarassenko — Founder and editorial director, HotelsCasa