Elderly Couple with Dependency Needs Evicted in Málaga Amid Growing Housing Crisis

• Mariló and Javier, a couple in their 60s with recognized dependency needs, have been evicted from their home of 13 years in Málaga.
• A heavy police presence, consisting of five vans, blocked activists and supporters from intervening during the eviction.
• The couple was granted seven days of hostel accommodation, but no long-term housing solution has been provided.

Background and Context

• The property is owned by a large-scale landlord who sought to evict the couple upon the conclusion of their rental contract, for which they paid 550 euros per month.
• A previous eviction attempt in June was suspended due to social emergency services citing the couple's vulnerability, at which time a mobile medical unit had to treat Mariló.
• Advocates from the organization 'Un techo por derecho' (A Roof by Right) characterized the incident as a humanitarian crisis, condemning the displacement of vulnerable elderly citizens.

Housing Statistics in Málaga

• According to the General Council of the Judiciary, Málaga recorded 1,133 evictions in 2025, the highest in Andalusia.
• The '2026 European Rental Crisis' report notes that residents in the capital spend 75% of their income on rent.
• Data from Arrenta Sabseg ranks Málaga as the second most expensive province for renting in Spain, trailing only the Balearic Islands.