Landlord sentenced for sexual abuse and coercion in Murcia, Spain

A Spanish landlord in Algezares, Murcia, was convicted of sexually assaulting a Moroccan tenant and threatening her with eviction. The Audiencia Provincial de Murcia upheld the judgment of the Juzgado de lo Penal No. 3, finding the defendant guilty of sexual abuse and coercion.

He was sentenced to one year and six months in prison, plus a fine of 18 months and one day with a daily rate of €8. The court ordered him to pay €1,000 in moral damages to the victim and imposed a two‑year restraining order prohibiting him from approaching her within 200 metres. The defendant’s claim of a mild‑moderate mental retardation was rejected, with the court noting his normal life and active management of three rental properties.

The case highlights the legal repercussions for landlords who exploit vulnerable tenants in Spain.