The situation affects six families who claim to have been deceived by the building's former owner. According to their testimonies, they continued paying rent in cash until 2021 without knowing that the building had already been foreclosed, leading to eviction orders and debt claims amounting to approximately 7,000 euros per family.
After discovering the foreclosure, residents stopped paying monthly fees and went to court. Although an initial ruling allowed them to remain in their homes for a period, the subsequent entry of Sareb as the property owner has reactivated the eviction processes.
The affected parties state they have attempted to negotiate with Sareb to regularize their situation, proposing to pay rent and part of the accumulated debt, but they denounce the lack of response. They have even created a common fund with their savings to cover payments.
“"We want to pay and stay, but they don't give us an option."
The situation is critical for several families, some with minors in their care and others without housing alternatives. Furthermore, residents have pointed out the poor condition of the building, with structural problems such as dampness and lack of maintenance for years. Despite having electricity, they lack running water and must pay for weekly water deliveries to fill their cisterns, criticizing the absence of solutions from public administrations.
While awaiting new judicial decisions, evictions are scheduled to proceed gradually in the coming weeks, and families continue to insist on a negotiated solution to avoid becoming homeless.
