Court prohibited the prohibition of key boxes for holiday apartments!
Court prohibited the prohibition of key boxes for holiday apartments!
Italian judges lifted the ban on remote check-ins previously issued in November 2022 for short-term rentals. The ban was introduced by the Italian Ministry of the Interior to address possible security risks that could arise from the lack of personal contact between the guest and the landlord. Key boxes that enable contactless keys were classified as problematic, which led to an increased approach of cities like Florence and Rome to remove these systems, as Krone
The administrative court of Latium has now declared the guideline null and void. Marco Celani, the head of the short-term rental company (Aigab), welcomed this judgment and urges an official recognition of remote check-in technologies. The Ministry of the Interior observes the situation and is waiting for the detailed reasoning before it decides on a possible appeal before a higher administrative court. Celani has already started talks with the government to promote Diede technologies in the future, as well as Notes noted.
growth of short -term rentals and its challenges
In parallel to developments in Italy, there is a general trend in the European Union: short -term rentals on platforms such as Airbnb, Booking.com and others grow rapidly. According to bmwk , almost 25 % of all accommodations are now being carried out in the EU via short-term rentals. This means that more and more travelers prefer private accommodations in city centers, which also boosts the market for short -term rentals.This development is accompanied by a problem that occurs at the same time: the lack of affordable living space for locals. Cities in the EU react with various regulatory measures to protect living space and preserve the living conditions of the citizens. In Germany, too, there are corresponding laws to avoid the misuse of living space. The European Court of Justice already found in 2020 that such measures are in general interest.
In order to make the challenges of this booming industry, the Regulation (EU) 2024/1028 came into force in May 2024. This creates a digital infrastructure for short -term rentals and enables the exchange of data on booking offers. This should support the authorities more efficiently in reviewing the legality of offers.
The effects of regulation and judgment in Italy are far -reaching and could significantly influence the future of short -term rentals in Europe. The reaction of the governments to the needs of travelers must be taken into account as well as those of the local communities that suffer from the pressure of growing tourism.
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