Many of us are asking: who is considered a “moroso”? And since when?
Who was “moroso” in 2018?
Those who did not pay their charges before July 21, 2016, that is, before the High Court of Justice of Catalonia (TSJC) pronounced the dissolution of the EUCC.
What if I haven’t paid since that date?
NO, you are not a moroso.
Because no EUCC = no charges. This is confirmed by the Sentence Enforcement Judge in their notification dated December 12, 2017: the obligation to pay ends as soon as the judges declare the dissolution.
Should we feel guilty?
Absolutely not. The TSJC stated in its ruling of 21/07/2016 that the EUCC should have been dissolved in 1993.
In other words: we should not have been paying charges since that date. It is the charges paid since 1993 that appear to be illegal. It is the town hall that should feel guilty, not the residents.
So who pays for the maintenance?
We already do, through the IBI, a national property tax collected by BASE and transferred to the town hall.
The 400 houses in Planas pay approximately €250,000 in IBI per year. This money is intended for the maintenance of the urbanization.
Where has that money gone since 1993?
Used elsewhere: by the Pratdip town hall, for the exclusive benefit of the village, to the detriment of Planas del Rey.
Is that legal?
No. But as always in Spain, you have to go to court to obtain redress.
Why pay arrears from before 2016?
Because only the courts could declare the EUCC illegal. Legal action was necessary. It was initiated by AVPR-SOSPlanas in February 2011. This legal process led to the 2016 victory.
What is the TSJC?
High Court of Justice of Catalonia. It is the highest court in the region. Its decisions set precedent for all of Spain.
Who is AVPR-SOSPlanas?
Our association, founded in 2011 from the SOS Planas platform (established in 2009), defends the rights of residents of Planas del Rey.
To join us:
- Membership form
- Or write to our secretary: Frédérique Burgos
- Or make a transfer (don’t forget to include your name):
IBAN: ES7801821001540201821901
BIC: BBVAESMM
Association de Vecinos de Planes del Rei (AVPR SOSPlanas)
