When a property with a holiday rental licence is sold, the licence remains valid and the new owner can continue to use it without any change to the number of bed spaces. However, it should be noted that the transfer or sale of existing bed spaces between landlords is no longer possible.
There is a possibility that licences will no longer be available to the market if they are returned, which happens at the request of the owner. Landlords can also lose their licences, particularly if they fail to comply with the law. Licences for apartment buildings and 60-day rentals must be renewed every five years, and the relevant fees must be paid again. For rental licences prior to 2017, there is a three-year non-use period; the licence expires if no holiday lets are made during this period. Compliance with the regulations is regularly checked by employees of the Mallorca Island Council.