Access to housing has become one of the main social problems in the Balearic Islands due to high prices, both for buying and renting. Many people are forced to rent a single room because they cannot afford any other option.
Aware of the difficulties faced by thousands of people trying to secure housing, the Balearic administration has implemented a system of financial aid aimed at alleviating this serious social issue. However, access to this assistance is subject to a series of requirements, and not all forms of rental accommodation are covered, despite the fact that some are increasingly common.
A judge has rejected the application of a woman living in Ibiza for housing assistance because she does not rent a self-contained flat. Due to her lack of income, she has been unable to afford a home of her own and has been forced to rent a single room in a shared apartment. In other words, she can only afford a small space within a flat that she must share with others who face similar difficulties — a situation that is particularly common in Ibiza, where rental prices are virtually unaffordable for much of the population.
The woman has very limited financial means. She is a pensioner receiving a non-contributory pension, meaning that although she has not made the minimum contributions required for a standard pension, the administration provides her with a basic subsistence allowance, albeit a very modest one. Her pension amounts to just €525 per month, of which €320 is spent on rent for a single room, leaving her with only €205 to cover all other living expenses.
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