La Oliva warns about modular housing scams

The La Oliva Town Council alerts citizens to misleading advertising from companies promising immediate licenses for modular homes.

Image of stacked modular housing units or shipping containers on a construction site.
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Image of stacked modular housing units or shipping containers on a construction site.

The La Oliva Town Council has issued a warning to the public to exercise caution regarding the proliferation of advertisements from companies offering modular homes and containers as low-cost housing solutions.

The local administration has detected an increase in advertising campaigns that incorrectly claim the acquisition of these structures allows immediate residency with the corresponding license.
The Council has emphatically clarified that purchasing these types of constructions does not guarantee automatic urban planning licenses nor does it authorize their use as housing. Any installation intended for residential use must comply with current urban planning regulations.
These regulations include essential requirements such as land classification, obtaining a building permit, and, where applicable, the First Occupancy Communication. These conditions are mandatory for any type of construction, whether traditional, prefabricated, or modular.
The La Oliva Town Council has also pointed out the potential malpractice of these companies, which may be engaging in misleading advertising. This situation creates false expectations among buyers and can lead to irregularities resulting in sanctions, removal orders, or the inability to use the facilities as housing.
Therefore, citizens are advised that before making any investment in modular homes, containers, or similar constructions, they should seek advice from the Municipal Technical Office. There, they can obtain information on urban planning viability and the legal requirements applicable to each case.