UGT asks for Guadalajara and Azuqueca to be declared rental tension zones

UGT Castilla-La Mancha has launched a formal petition for Guadalajara and Azuqueca de Henares to be declared rental tension zones. The union argues that the pressure on the residential market in these two cities requires urgent administrative intervention to protect tenants.

What happened

According to UGT Castilla-La Mancha, CLMPress and GuadalajaraDiario.es, the union has submitted the demand to the competent authorities. The objective is for both localities to meet the legal criteria to activate price control measures. The request focuses on the need to regulate rent increases, which, according to the union, have skyrocketed in recent months, making housing access unviable for many residents.

Why it affects you

If Guadalajara and Azuqueca are declared tension zones, landlords will not be able to raise rents freely. Annual increases will be limited by the consumer price index (CPI) or the average increase in the area, providing stability for tenants. For landlords, this implies greater predictability in managing their properties, although with a cap on short-term profitability.

• Review contracts: Tenants must check if their current rents exceed the local market average.
• Follow regulations: Landlords must anticipate possible increase limitations if the declaration is approved.

The HotelsCasa take

UGT's pressure on Guadalajara and Azuqueca is not an isolated gesture, but part of a national trend where medium-sized cities suffer similar tension to major capitals. Declaring these tension zones is the only effective legal mechanism to curb speculation and restore normalcy to the market. It is not about punishing the landlord, but about balancing a scale that has broken due to lack of supply and uncontrolled demand. The administration must act with data, not promises, so that renting becomes an accessible right and not an unattainable luxury.

Oleg Tarassenko — Founder and editorial director, HotelsCasa