The Horizontal Property Law has established specific cases where the installation of a lift becomes a mandatory requirement for communities of owners. Under current regulations, installing a lift in a building is now compulsory if at least one resident is over the age of 70, provided that certain legal and economic conditions are met.
While most modern properties include lifts as standard, for many decades people viewed these facilities almost as a luxury. A significant portion of the Spanish housing stock was constructed during an era when accessibility was not considered a priority, leading to a high number of buildings that still lack these essential installations.
The ageing of residential buildings is a nationwide reality, but the situation is particularly notable in the province of Alicante. Data indicates that approximately 23.8% of buildings in Alicante are more than 50 years old, a figure that continues to rise. This ageing property market means that a substantial number of homes were not designed with modern accessibility criteria in mind, creating challenges for an elderly population that requires better access to their homes.
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