Leaks, damp, months of delivery delay, finishings that do not match the spec, unfair clauses in your reservation contract, communities with defects the developer refuses to repair… these are the cases we handle every week. Free first legal review, no commitment, and a clear plan of how to proceed under Spanish law.
Each one has its own legal regime (LOE — Building Act 38/1999, Civil Code, Consumer Protection Act, regional regulations). The most common ones below.
Leaks, damp, cracks, habitability issues, structural defects. LOE regime (arts. 17-19) by period (1, 3 or 10 years).
View →Material damage to foundations, supports, beams, slabs, load-bearing walls: 10 years warranty backed by mandatory insurance.
View →If the developer fails to deliver on time: option to terminate the contract + refund of payments with interest (Act 38/1999, art. 1124 CC).
View →Recovery of payments on account. Mandatory guarantee or insurance (Act 38/1999, AD 1).
View →Disproportionate penalties, liability exclusions, unilateral changes to surface area, costs that cannot be passed on to the buyer.
View →Handover deed, snagging list, reserves and recovery of the deposit at the notary.
View →The developer changes materials, brands or finishings from the signed spec. Claim and compensation.
View →Without it, you cannot connect utilities and the bank may not finalise the mortgage. How to force the developer to obtain it.
View →Defence of the community of owners against the developer for defects in pool, façade, garage, lift, installations.
View →Tell us about your case by WhatsApp or form. Within 24 hours you get a preliminary diagnosis with viability and timelines.
If you decide to proceed, you receive a closed quote by phase (pre-litigation, claim, enforcement). No surprises.
Pre-litigation letter to the developer, technical survey, claim if needed. We explain every step. Local procurador where required.
Free review in less than 24 hours. No commitment. If the case is not viable, we tell you straight away.
Review, claim or defence: from before signing the reservation to triggering the bank guarantee or court proceedings. Online attention throughout Andalucía.
Anonymised but real reviews, published with express consent.
"Compré una vivienda en Estepona con muchos retrasos. Santiago revisó el contrato, activó el aval bancario y recuperamos las cantidades con intereses. Comunicación directa por WhatsApp todo el procedimiento."— María R. · Estepona
"Lawyer for our new build in Marbella. Bilingual, clear and efficient. Snagging list and post-handover claim sorted out professionally."— James W. · Marbella
"La promotora cambió las calidades de mi piso de Sevilla. Pericial técnica y demanda. Resultado: indemnización por la diferencia de mercado. Honorarios cerrados como prometido."— José Antonio L. · Sevilla
"Excellent advice on the decennial warranty for our property in Sotogrande. Direct contact with Santiago throughout."— Hendrik V. · Sotogrande
"Asesoría a la comunidad por defectos en zonas comunes (piscina y garaje). Sentencia favorable con activación del seguro decenal."— Comunidad de propietarios · Fuengirola
If your new build has problems, time costs money: LOE limitation periods are strict. The review is free.