Adjustments in the regulatory framework of the Greek Airbnb market
Adjustments in the regulatory framework of the Greek Airbnb market
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Adjustments in the regulatory framework of the Greek Airbnb market

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RE+D magazine
01.11.2024

The new institutional framework with the specifications that must be met by the properties available through short-term lease was presented to the cabinet by the Minister of Tourism Mrs. Olga Kefalogianni.

The new regulations will be included in the bill of the Ministry of Tourism, which will also provide for penalties for non-compliance.

With the new regime, the properties in question will have to comply with specific safety and operational standards, such as indicatively:

To be spaces with primary residential use and to comply with the required specifications in terms of natural lighting, ventilation & air conditioning.

Have liability insurance for damages or accidents that may be caused,

To have a responsible declaration of an electrician, fire extinguishers and smoke detectors, stop relays or anti-electric shock relays and signs of escape,

Have a mycicide and deworming certificate, a pharmacy with first aid items as well as a guide with emergency telephone numbers,

The new law establishes a classification system for tourist accommodation based on sustainability criteria, while the possibility of accommodation in hotels is given to employees who serve with fixed or indefinite contracts in public services, utilities and in general in structures of the public sector or OT .A., such as NHS and Health Center doctors, teachers, professors, police officers, public and municipal employees, seasonal workers in security forces (firemen, porters, etc.);