Legislative proposal on short-term rentals
The text concerns a legislative proposal (DDL) on short-term rentals in Italy, with the aim of introducing a mandatory identification code for tourist properties, along with significant penalties for non-compliance.
Here are the main points of the text:
Scope of Application: The DDL aims to regulate tourist rentals uniformly at the national level and to combat abuses in this sector. The regulations apply to short-term rental contracts, transitory rental contracts with a duration of less than thirty days, any other contracts for the use of residential properties for tourist purposes, as well as hotel and non-hotel tourist facilities. Limits for Owners: One of the significant changes is that tourist rentals would be considered entrepreneurial when a single owner has three properties instead of the initial four. National Identification Code (CIN): The DDL introduces the National Identification Code (CIN), assigned by the Ministry of Tourism, for each tourist property. This code replaces regional identification codes and must be displayed at the entrance of the property and included in advertisements published anywhere. Penalties: Anyone who fails to comply with the obligation to display and indicate the CIN is subject to financial penalties ranging from 500 to 5,000 euros. Additionally, operators of telematic portals must verify the presence of the CIN in the advertisements published on their portals. Those who rent a property for tourist purposes without the CIN can be fined from 800 to 8,000 euros. Safety: Landlords must comply with obligations related to fire prevention, with specific requirements based on the number of available beds. Additionally, they must equip the residential units with carbon monoxide detection devices and comply with hygiene, health, and safety requirements for the facilities. Landlord Requirements: Landlords must meet certain subjective requirements, including not having been subject to preventive measures, not having received criminal sentences exceeding three years without rehabilitation, and not being subject to special security measures or having been declared habitual or professional offenders without rehabilitation. The DDL aims to regulate and make the short-term rental sector more transparent, with a focus on safety and consumer protection.
