VFT/VUT Tourist Licence Requirements in Torremolinos: Compliance Guide
Avoid the closure of your holiday rental and administrative fines. We adapt your home to the Junta de Andalucía regulations and register it for free.
Owning an apartment in La Carihuela or the town centre is a gold mine, but the law has changed. The new Decree 31/2024 of the Junta de Andalucía has tightened the requirements for Holiday Rental Homes (VFT, “Viviendas con Fines Turísticos”). Putting up an Airbnb listing is no longer enough; an inspection can now shut down your business if you don’t meet the technical standards for habitability, air conditioning and safety — and you even face severe fines for not registering a tourist apartment in Andalusia.
As an owner, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed: Do I need air conditioning in every room? What must the official first-aid kit contain? How do I get my mandatory NRUA code, required since July 2025? Failing to comply with these points can lead to the immediate cancellation of your tourist registration.
The Solution: Technical Audit and Legal Registration at No Cost
At Torremolinos Gestión Vacacional we are experts in the Andalusian legal maze. We have spent more than 7 years bringing successful holiday homes up to standard on the Costa del Sol. If you entrust us with the management of your property, we turn the red tape into income.
How do we help you meet the requirements?
- Free VFT & NRUA Registration: We handle registering your tourist apartment with the Junta de Andalucía for you. We process your registration number with the Junta and your Single Rental Registry Number (NRUA) at the Land Registry without charging you a single euro in fees.
- Habitability Review: We check that your home complies with direct ventilation, window blackout systems and the minimum square metres required per guest.
- Mandatory Equipment: We advise you on installing fixed air conditioning (mandatory in Torremolinos for summer rentals), an approved first-aid kit and the official complaint forms.
- 15% Management with No Lock-In: Once your property is fully legal, we enjoy the returns together. We charge a genuine 15% commission and give you total freedom to cancel whenever you want.
Technical Standards for VFTs in Andalusia under Decree 31/2024
The regulatory framework for Tourist Use Homes (VUT) in the Autonomous Community of Andalusia has evolved towards higher technical standards to guarantee the quality of the Costa del Sol as a destination. The minimum climate habitability requirements impose fixed cooling systems (not portable units) with an optimal energy efficiency ratio. Legally, operating the property requires holding the Occupancy Licence (LPO) and registration in the Andalusian Tourism Registry (RTA) by means of a Responsible Declaration. With the implementation of the NRUA (Single Rental Registry Number) in 2025, the traceability of the property is absolute for the OTAs. Professional property management agencies must supervise compliance with Royal Decree 933/2021 on the documentary registration of travellers and ensure the home has emergency signage, complaint forms and the multilingual informational “Welcome Pack” required by Torremolinos municipal regulations on noise and neighbourly coexistence.
The advantages of being a professional owner with us
Meeting the requirements is only the first step. We want you to save and earn more than anyone else in your neighbourhood:
🎁 We Pay Your Waste Tax
Exclusive offer: if we legalise and manage your home, we pay your annual waste collection tax (up to €500).
Guest Data Sent to the Police
We automate the traveller report to the National Police (Hospederías) or Guardia Civil on every booking — no errors, no delays.
Our Own Industrial Laundry
We guarantee impeccable linen at every check-in by handling the washing and ironing ourselves at our Torremolinos facility.
Welcome Kits Included
Technical compliance meets hospitality: we provide premium bathroom and kitchen amenities to all your guests.
Frequently asked questions about legal requirements
What happens if my home doesn’t have fixed air conditioning?
Since the latest update of the decree, portable units are no longer valid for holiday homes rented out in summer. You must install a fixed system (split or ducted). If you don’t have one, we help you coordinate the installation with trusted local professionals before applying for the licence.
Are a first-aid kit and fire extinguisher mandatory?
A first-aid kit is an essential requirement under Andalusian regulations. A fire extinguisher, while not always mandatory for every independent home, is highly recommended and required by many insurers and local fire-safety rules. We make sure your home complies with all safety elements.
Can I lose my licence if the neighbours complain about noise?
Yes. One of the implicit requirements is safeguarding neighbourly coexistence. As local managers, we can be at your home within 10 minutes of any neighbour complaint to stop the noise and protect your licence. We also install decibel sensors to prevent problems before they happen.
Other legal guides for owners
How to register a tourist apartment in Andalusia
Discover the steps to register your home with the Junta de Andalucía and obtain your VFT/VUT licence without complications.
What the NRUA is and why it’s mandatory
Understand what the Single Rental Registry Number is and why you won’t be able to list your home on online platforms without it.
Fines for not registering a tourist apartment
Learn about the financial penalties you face if you decide to rent out your holiday home without the corresponding licence.
Does your home comply with the law? Find out for free
We carry out a free inspection of your Torremolinos property to check whether it meets the requirements of Decree 31/2024. We process your VFT registration and NRUA at no cost. Message us now.
Torremolinos Gestión Vacacional | C. Campillos, 10, 29620 Torremolinos
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Airbnb rules in Spain 2026: the full Andalusia holiday let law explained — capacity limits, mandatory equipment, operating periods and the penalties for renting without a VUT.