Valencia Councilman Exposes Illegal Terrace Construction for Tourist Apartments

Valencia Councilman Exposes Illegal Construction of Tourist Apartment Terraces Valencia, Spain – A concerning case of housing speculation has come to light in Valencia's Aioura neighborhood. Borja Sanjuan, a local councilman, has released a video exposing the illegal construction of terraces for tourist apartments, impacting the light and communal areas of a residential building. The video shows the construction work, which involves opening up the building's light well. "This is one of the most serious examples of speculation in Valencia," Sanjuan stated in his video. "They have illegally opened the building's light well so that the tourist apartments have terraces." The councilman highlights the lack of oversight by the Valencia city council, which he says has failed to ensure that necessary permits were obtained before the construction began. He emphasizes that residents are now forced to seek legal recourse to restore legality and protect their living spaces. The video shows distressed residents expressing their concerns. Sanjuan's video has sparked a debate about the impact of tourist apartments on residential areas and the role of local authorities in regulating such developments. The incident serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by cities grappling with the balance between tourism and the needs of their residents.