A World Class Solution: How Implementing Class Action Lawsuits in Spain Could Help Remedy the Spanish Housing Crisis

Authors

• David Flanzer, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Abstract

The note argues that implementing class action lawsuits in Spain could provide a viable solution to address the country's housing crisis, exacerbated by predatory lending practices and high eviction rates. By adopting a U.S.-style opt-out class action system, Spain could enable affected homeowners to challenge unfair mortgage terms collectively, potentially decreasing evictions and deterring future predatory practices.

Disciplines

Housing Law | Law

Recommended Citation

David Flanzer, A World Class Solution: How Implementing Class Action Lawsuits in Spain Could Help Remedy the Spanish Housing Crisis, 24 Cardozo J. Int'l & Comp. L. 631 (2016).
Available at: https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cjicl/vol24/iss3/6