12 Aug 2017 3:06 PM:

Thanks for your reply johnzx and the article. It still isn't clear to me whether the arrangement I'm seeking (a sort of joint use of the property) is possible. Also, don't understand how charging rent might protect my interests. It sounds counter intuitive, if I let someone stay rent free, doesn't that weaken any residence claim they have?

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11 Aug 2017 3:38 AM:

Thanks windtalker, sorry for the slow response, I just registered and the alert emails were getting directed to junk mail. You're right, I haven't given it enough thought yet, how to share the cost of building maintenance is an aspect I had been mulling over but not decided on. I can't charge the relative rent - does that change the occupant's rights over the property? The idea is they live out the rest of their life in the property. My only conditions are that I be allowed to use the place a few times a year, and she moves out during my visits and that she pays all the running costs on the house.

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04 Aug 2017 12:13 AM:

Hi everyone, I inherited a house in Spain, which I am going to let a relative live in rent free. They will have to pay all running costs such as utilities, local taxes and charges, the idea being that it will cost me nothing. In exchange I want to be able to use the house exclusively a few times a year. At those moments they will go to another relative's house nearby. Is there a model contract I can use for such an arrangement? Any help much appreciated.

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