Evicted Spanish pensioner can move back home, lawyer says

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Maricarmen Abascal, an 87-year-old disabled woman who was evicted from her Madrid apartment after 70 years of residence, will be able to return home according to her lawyer Beatriz Duro. The eviction caused significant public outcry and led to protests across Spain; the investment firm Urbagestión had increased rent from €500 to €2,650 per month, although they later offered a reduced rate of €1,650 which Abascal could not afford with her monthly pension of €1,350. The lawyer stated that this agreement is due to the social mobilisation and will be signed when Abascal feels better.

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On September 23, 2026, Spanish riot police forcibly evicted an 87-year-old woman, Maricarmen Abascal, from her Madrid apartment after supporters attempted to block the eviction by piling furniture against her door. The investment firm Urbagestión SL had raised her rent by 275%, leading to protests and clashes with police as hundreds of demonstrators gathered in El Retiro district. Housing Minister Teresa Rodríguez criticized uncontrolled market speculation, while protesters chanted "Ayuso’s attic for Maricarmen," referencing Madrid's regional president Isabel Díaz Ayuso's alleged purchase of a €6.3 million apartment. The eviction led to widespread protests and demands for tenant protections across Spain, with tens of thousands marching in Madrid on September 30, calling for a ban on evictions without alternative housing options.

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🔮 - Published An evicted elderly disabled woman, who became symbolic of Spain's housing crisis, will be able to return to her home in Madrid, according to her lawyer. Maricarmen Abascal, 87, was forcibly removed on a stretcher from her apartment of more than 70 years on 23 September.

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- Published An evicted elderly disabled woman, who became symbolic of Spain's housing crisis, will be able to return to her home in Madrid, according to her lawyer. Maricarmen Abascal, 87, was forcibly removed on a stretcher from her apartment of more than 70 years on 23 September. uncertain

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She was admitted to hospital after the eviction. asserted

She → admit → eviction

The eviction led to widespread anger across Spain, and prime minister Pedro Sanchez has promised housing relief measures when his cabinet meets on Tuesday. asserted

cabinet → lead → Tuesday

Abascal's lawyer, Beatriz Duro, told a press conference there had been "goodwill from both parties" and that she would pay a similar amount of rent under a new contract, averting a significant price hike. asserted

she → tell → hike

Abascal's father first rented the property in 1956 and she continued as the tenant after her parents died, during which time there was a cap on the rent. asserted

parents → rent → rent

Investment firm Urbagestión, which bought the property in 2018, increased the rent from €500 per month (£428; $572) to €2,650 (£2,280; $3,020). asserted

which → buy → 2,650

The company later offered to reduce this to €1,650 however she was still unable to pay this with her monthly pension of €1,350. asserted

she → offer → 1,350

Three previous attempts to evict her were blocked by the courts. Her case triggered nationwide protests and tens of thousands of people to march through the Spanish capital on Saturday to object to the eviction and to demand stronger protection for tenants in the face of a housing shortage and soaring rents. Duro said the agreement, yet to be signed, was the "result of the social mobilisation". asserted

agreement → evict → mobilisation

She added that Abascal, who is being treated for exhaustion, would sign the deal when she feels better. asserted

she → add → deal

Supporters called it a victory but promised to continue their fight to prevent similar evictions, and to press for more affordable housing. asserted

Supporters → call → housing

The Bank of Spain estimates the country is short of 700,000 homes, based on the gap between demand and new construction. asserted

country → estimate → demand

Pedro Sanchez's Socialist Party, which lacks a majority in Parliament, is hoping to pass a law to appease public outrage. asserted

which → lack → outrage

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