6/26/2025
«The maximum penalty under Spain’s LISOS (Labour Infractions and Sanctions Act) does not change with size: a 10-unit building can receive the same fine as a 100-unit one.»
1. The most dangerous myth
“Since it’s a small building, CAE can’t be that serious...” This thought is common in communities with 8–15 neighbors. However, the law requires all communities that hire external companies to coordinate occupational risk prevention as the “main company of the worksite”.
2. Real scale of penalties
Types of infractions and approximate fine ranges with CAE-related examples:
- Minor: €40 – €2,000
- Serious: €2,001 – €40,985
- Very serious: €40,986 – €980,000
* Ranges based on LISOS guidelines.
Additionally, in the event of an accident resulting in serious injuries, the community and its representative may face criminal liability.
3. Why does risk hurt more in small communities?
- The same fine is split between fewer people: a €40,000 fine shared by 100 households equals €400 per neighbor; the same fine in a 10-unit building equals €4,000 per neighbor.
- Immediate impact on fees: the community must approve an urgent levy that sometimes triples or quadruples the annual fee.
- Property value affected: a serious penalty file can damage the building’s reputation and complicate selling or renting the units.
In small communities, every euro of a fine weighs more. Preventing with VerifiCAE is far cheaper than facing an unexpected financial hit.
4. How VerifiCAE eliminates fear of penalties
- Automatic access blocking if a file is missing or expired: the provider is not allowed to enter the community.
- Professional validation: our team of OSH experts reviews each PDF to ensure it complies with regulations—not just that it exists.
- Expiration alerts in advance: the provider receives notifications and updates on time.
- 5-year digital custody: all CAE documentation accessible with one click for inspections.
- Annual cost of the platform for a 12-unit building: less than a dinner meeting, compared to fines of up to €980,000.
Request a 15-minute demo and see how VerifiCAE turns CAE management for your small community into an automatic, safe, paperless process.