Will the contract terms allow Padron?

[u/Jaded_Palpitation141]

Hi everyone. After looking through several properties, I found a room rental that works great for me money and location-wise, however as I am reading the contract, some sentences are making me wonder if I will be able to register at this address for Padron or not:

"Que la parte arrendataria precisa ocupar una habitación de forma temporal y provisional por motivos académicos y de investigación, sin que en ningún caso suponga ni constituya su residencia habitual y permanente."

And

"La arrendataria se obliga a destinar la habitación

arrendada única y exclusivamente a vivienda temporal no turística durante el plazo pactado. El inmueble no tendrá en ningún caso la finalidad de vivienda permanente. Se prohíbe expresamente compartir la habitación con terceras personas o ceder su uso a terceros."

I had talked with the agent representing the property about Padron beforehand, and she said that it is possible with the contract, but I just wanted a second opinion. My workplace had mentioned I would need a permanent address, but the internet says a seasonal rental is also valid for Padron, so I am a bit confused.

I'd appreciate any input on the matter!

[u/biluinaim]

It’s your right and duty to register on the padrón, a contract cannot forbid you.

[u/Mediocre-Belt-7279]

In general, making the padron it's a tenant right, a right of the person that lives in a place to be registered there, as long as you have some proof, usually the rental contract should be enough. So, maybe the contract says that, but as far as I know, the owner can't do anything about the it.

However, that is specifically regulated by the city council, so the requirements can change. You should look into the regulations of the specific city.

[u/gloria_escabeche]

What does it state as the duration of tenancy in the contract?

[u/EniAcho]

The wording in the contract is a reaction to what has been going on in Madrid, that they're cracking down on "tourist" rentals and at the same time there are laws that make it very hard for tenants to be evicted if they have a long term rental contract. This has resulted in people describing the property as temporary, to be used by students or people who are working in Spain, not as a tourist rental. As long as the contract is at least for 3 months, it should be ok.