- Price
- €10.95incl. VAT, 2 pages included
- Delivery time
- 2 to 5 business daysdepending on the postcode
- Proof
- Recipient's signature+ tracking
- Handed to the post
- Within 2 working dayshanded to the post after your upload
- Counts as
- Domestic registered mailprinted and posted in Spain
Do you need a burofax or registered letter to reclaim it?
No form is required. But since April 2025, before most civil claims you must try to negotiate. You prove that attempt with a document showing the other side received your proposal, when, and could read all of it.
A carta certificada (Spanish registered letter) proves receipt, the date and a signature. To prove what it said as well, if you expect to end up in court, use a burofax with certified content: see what each one proves.
What deadlines does the law set?
| Step | Rule |
|---|---|
| Return of the deposit | When the lease ends, after checking the state of the home |
| Interest | After one month from handing back the keys, the balance earns legal interest |
| No reply to your letter | 30 calendar days after receipt, negotiation counts as ended |
| Then | You can file a claim, with your letter as proof you tried to negotiate |
The deposit on a home is one month's rent. Claim the interest too once the month has passed.
How do you reclaim the deposit?
- Gather the evidenceContract, key handover date and the note on the state of the flat.
- Write the letterWith the amount, your account and a deadline to pay.
- Upload the PDFWe print it in Spain, and Correos delivers it against the recipient's signature.
- Keep the proofDownload the proof with the delivery date and signature.
Sample text in Spanish
Your landlord reads Spanish. Replace the parts in brackets.
[Nombre y apellidos], [documento de identidad]
[Tu dirección actual]
A la atención de [nombre del arrendador]
[Dirección del arrendador]
[Lugar y fecha]
Asunto: devolución de la fianza y solicitud de negociación
Estimado/a [nombre]:
El [fecha] le entregué las llaves de la vivienda situada en [dirección]. Le reclamo la devolución de la fianza de [importe], más los intereses legales desde que pasó un mes desde esa entrega.
Le ruego que la ingrese en la cuenta [número de cuenta] en un plazo de quince días. Esta carta es también una solicitud de negociación previa a una reclamación judicial.
Atentamente,
[Firma]
What helps you get it back?
- Sign a note on the state of the home with the landlord at handover. Without one, the home counts as returned in good condition.
- If the landlord deducts damage, ask for the invoices. Only real damage can be deducted, not normal wear.
- Keep the letter, the proof of delivery and any reply: together they show your attempt to negotiate.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to claim my deposit by burofax?
No. The law sets no form. A carta certificada proves receipt and the date; a certified burofax also proves the text.
How long does a Spanish landlord have to return it?
If a month passes after you hand back the keys without a refund, the balance earns legal interest.
Do I need to claim before going to court?
Yes, for most civil claims you must try to negotiate first and be able to prove it.
What if the landlord does not reply?
30 calendar days after receiving your letter, negotiation counts as ended and you can file a claim.
Can I claim by WhatsApp or email?
Yes, but you then have to prove receipt. A carta certificada proves it with a date and signature.
Can the landlord keep it for repainting?
Only for real damage the landlord can show, not for normal wear.