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Catalonia property occupation legal actions

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In late July 2026, the Catalan High Court confirmed the legality of Badalona's eviction of the former B9 institute, a large squat that housed around 250 people. The ruling upheld the municipal authority's actions and was welcomed by the city mayor as a validation of rigorous safety and coexistence measures. A week later, Catalan professional bodies issued warnings about upcoming reforms. The Catalan Bar Association urged the regional government to consider the impact of any court‑staffing reorganisation on the functioning and quality of public justice. Simultaneously, the College of Property Administrators of Barcelona‑Lleida called for changes to the civil code to empower owners’ associations to intervene in illegal occupations that threaten safety, citing a recent drug‑related squat on Carrer de Muntaner. Together, the snapshots illustrate an ongoing focus on addressing illegal property occupations and ensuring that legal and administrative frameworks, as well as court resources, are equipped to manage such issues. By mid-August 2026, the situation in Badalona escalated as Mayor Xavier García Albiol confronted occupants of a building in the La Salut neighborhood. Citing poor building conditions and constant conflict with residents, Albiol announced intentions to close the premises and initiate legal administrative eviction procedures. He criticized the existing legal framework and the central government, claiming that current laws provide more protection to squatters than to property owners. ~~He noted that the administrative process to close~~ On August 24, 2026, Albiol intensified his stance on urban security and illegal occupation. Following an attempted robbery at a city councilor's office, the ~~site~~ People's Party mayor criticized current immigration and residency laws. He questioned why residency permits are not revoked for recidivists, citing an individual with 26 prior detentions. While Albiol maintains his priority is ~~expected to take several months.~~ protecting residents, his rhetoric has drawn criticism from organizations concerned about the perceived link between nationality and crime.

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