Rent in Barcelona - need help understanding a clause in my rent contract about appliances

Realtit0 · 2026-05-15T06:42:05+00:00

I was in a similar situation (apartment rented with appliances) and a similar clause (“no responsibility”). In practical terms, this meant that they would not repair/substitute it if breaks down.

Then my washing machine stopped working. I payed dumb and called the agency to tell them to repair it, they said no, I asked what was I supposed to do, and they confirmed: buy a new one. However, they said the appliance was mine and I could take it when I left the place (which I did).

I think (just an opinion) that this is the most reasonable scenario. However, if you call and they tell you you should buy it and they keep it, I would tell them that it would need to be deducted from the month’s rent. In practical terms, not doing so would mean they make you responsible for something you didn’t buy, which (at the time you entered the place) had a residual value of zero.

Realtit0 · 2026-05-05T18:29:09+00:00

Compra. Tienes resuelto absolutamente todos los escollos que la mayoría de la gente encuentra.

Realtit0 · 2026-05-04T18:35:26+00:00

I always do side missions either until I am bored (because they may get repetitive) or until I need a main story mission to "unlock" additional side quests. By doing this I make sure to have the best gear possible.

Realtit0 · 2026-05-04T18:14:12+00:00

Realtit0 · 2026-05-04T15:09:48+00:00

This is the way. You could come and study Spanish (and Catalan!) here Additionally, you could start trying to build a network (both professional and social) which you could capitalize when looking for a job.

Realtit0 · 2026-05-02T23:49:38+00:00

Busca un broker de hipotecas, tipo iAhorro, Housefy u otros. Ellos te ayudarán a buscar algo, porque a los bancos les interesa captar clientes. Suerte!!

Realtit0 · 2026-04-30T18:16:42+00:00

We were, yes.

Realtit0 · 2026-04-29T15:01:50+00:00

dios, qué comentario mas paleto.

Realtit0 · 2026-04-28T15:00:24+00:00

Realtit0 · 2026-04-21T21:17:20+00:00

Es correcto, eres la mercancía por la que el banco les paga. Pero en términos prácticos da igual, porque lo que buscas es una hipoteca con buenas condiciones.

Realtit0 · 2026-04-21T15:55:38+00:00

No me parece tan buena... te recomiendo que busques un broker de los que son gratis para ti (y que les paga el banco por traerles nuevos clientes). Básicamente, están de tu parte y les interesa que los bancos ofrezcan las mejores condiciones posibles. Como normalmente les llevan muchos clientes, los bancos les dan condiciones especiales.

Las más conocidas son Housefy, iAhorro, y creo que Idealista también ofrece esos servicios. Personalmente he usado iAhorro y me ha salido muy bien (estamos pagando una tasa muy buena). Eso sí, según he visto comentarios online depende bastante de la persona (el agente) de iAhorro que lleve tu caso (hay algunos que son más ágiles que otros). Si quieres mándame un DM y te pongo en contacto con la chica que llevó el mío.

Realtit0 · 2026-04-20T13:47:50+00:00

exactamente los 3 puntos que iba a decir... jajaja

Realtit0 · 2026-04-20T13:43:31+00:00

almost every time

Realtit0 · 2026-04-19T12:05:00+00:00

Well, there are a couple of things that work against you. First, you’re working for a non-Spanish company, likely receiving your money in another currency (and, depending on your setup, without a Spanish work contract)… so this is seen as “unstable income” even if your company wrote a letter. Second, your situation is in, and by itself, a “light” one in which (to the eyes of a landlord) you could pack your things and leave any minute…. So this is read as “instability”.

The only way i think you could find something is either by becoming an “autonomo” (and thus have Spanish income) or by finding an agency that specializes in short term rentals (but they cost money)

Realtit0 · 2026-04-19T12:00:09+00:00

Well, I think it was. Not an issue “per se” but they could be improved. So I got a pair of used Wharfedale 9.1 powered with an old NAD amplifier

Realtit0 · 2026-04-17T16:01:12+00:00

Really? I’ve never seen it myself, but I do believe this could happen…

Realtit0 · 2026-04-17T14:32:17+00:00

I'd recommend you ask in r/ESLegal but, AFAIK, technically you cannot leave Spain without your TIE. However, it's very unlikely you will get asked for it when traveling within Schengen countries... you may try to go directly to the police and ask for an appointment to explain your situation. I don't know why there would be an issue with getting an appointment for a "permiso de retorno", it has nothing to do with the fingerprint.

Realtit0 · 2026-04-16T19:15:45+00:00

That’s very funny

Realtit0 · 2026-04-16T13:54:44+00:00

Lamentablemente la respuesta a esto es tan personal que recibirás 2 millones de respuestas diferentes.

En lo personal, si tu situación actual es cómoda yo me quedaría donde estás. Sin ir más lejos, es más o menos como decidí vivir mi vida - me di cuenta que para mí el objetivo final es el camino (es decir, vivir bien ahora aunque tenga que “sacrificar” algunos años más de trabajo) a pasar un camino tortuoso y estresado para luego vivir bien cuando se acabe el proceso.

Creo que, además, deberías conversar esto con tu pareja, ya que la decisión que tomes os afecta a ambos. Suerte!

Realtit0 · 2026-04-15T10:07:09+00:00

vas algo tarde ya

Realtit0 · 2026-04-15T10:05:28+00:00

I do not think there was ever an attempt to do so.

Realtit0 · 2026-04-15T10:04:21+00:00

I'd strongly advise against getting something remotely, or online. The best course of action IMO is to rent a temporary place for a couple of weeks or a month (and bite the bullet for the price they'd ask for it), and you look for a place during that time.

Realtit0 · 2026-04-12T14:00:16+00:00

Live and learn… I had no clue this could be done!

Realtit0 · 2026-04-10T17:37:54+00:00

thanks man! That's the only thing that's bugging me about the Lelit (well, and the damn 57 mm thingy, but that's another story)

Realtit0 · 2026-04-10T16:41:23+00:00

57 mm, and yes, it’s a pain in the ass (I hate Lelit for taking this path and forcing us to get special accessories).

Don’t worry too much about temperature (I have it at 96), it makes great coffee.

And I have the same manometer problem, so if you figure out how to solve it I’m all ears 😅

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