Local laws and regulations
It’s important to us that the regions you operate in remain thriving locations for both visitors and residents. In some of these cities, laws and regulations on short- and long-term rentals have been introduced to protect both you and your guests. Before you list your property with us, make sure you’re aware of any of these regulations that affect your city, region, or country.
Short stays
In many areas, property owners are now required to hold a permit or license if they want to list their property as a short-term vacation rental. In some places, local authorities limit bookings to a certain number of nights per year. In other cases, there may be limits on how many guests can stay at your property.
Longer stays
When hosting longer stays, you may be subject to landlord-tenant laws. These vary by location and may create additional legal obligations for you while providing guests with additional legal rights. For example, in some places guests who stay in a home or apartment for a certain period of time may be protected by tenant rights, or there may be limits on the amount of “rent” that you can charge them.
We encourage you to review local rules and regulations before accepting a longer stay. For more detailed info as well as the latest updates about which laws and regulations apply to you, take a look at your local municipality’s website.
We’ve included links below to various municipalities’ websites and other guidance, but this list isn’t a complete overview of all mandatory legal requirements. You may need to meet additional requirements—such as licenses, permits, health and safety obligations, or zoning rules—before you can make your property available for short- or long-term rental on our platform. You should also seek your own independent legal advice.
- Andorra
- Argentina – Buenos Aires
- Australia – New South Wales (or here to make a complaint)
- Austria – our data reporting obligations
- Austria – Vienna
- Canada – Mississauga
- Canada – Toronto
- Canada – Toronto Good Operator Guide
- Canada – Toronto short-term rental data sharing consent form
- Canada – Vancouver
- France – Aix-en-Provence
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- France – Angoulins
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- France – Nevers
- France – Nieul Sur Mer
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- France – Paris
- France – Plan-de-la-Tour
- France – Plouescat
- France – Poisy
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- France – Puget-sur Argens
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- France – Rueil-Malmaison
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- Germany – Berlin
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- Italy – Tuscany
- Italy – Umbria
- Italy – Valle d'Aosta
- Italy – Veneto
- Italy – Venice
- Japan
- Malta
- Netherlands – general info about short-term rentals
- Netherlands – Amsterdam
- Netherlands – Arnhem
- Netherlands – Bergen (NH)
- Netherlands – Den Haag
- Netherlands – Diemen
- Netherlands – Dutch tax authority
- Netherlands – Gouda
- Netherlands – Haarlem
- Netherlands – Haarlemmermeer
- Netherlands – Leiden
- Netherlands – Maastricht
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- Spain – Valencia
- Switzerland – Basel-Stadts
- Switzerland – Bern
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- Switzerland – Zurich
- United Kingdom – Blackpool
- United Kingdom – Cotswolds
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Our data reporting obligations in Austria
Why we’re sharing partner data
In January 2020, the Austrian Ministry of Finance introduced new reporting obligations that apply to platforms that facilitate the supply of particular certain services in Austria. As a result, we’re required to provide certain data about our partners to the Austrian Ministry of Finance each year.
The type of data that we share with the Austrian authorities
If you’re a partner based in Austria, we’re required by law to report data that includes your legal name, address, and VAT registration number, as well as the type of service you supply (for our partners, this is accommodation) and the monthly amount of revenue you earn on our platform.
The booking periods we share data for
By January 31 each year, we’re required to report data related to bookings made in the previous calendar year. We reported this data for the first time in January 2021.
What happens if a partner doesn’t provide the data that we’re required to report
The only required data that we might not already have is a partner’s VAT registration number. If you’re based in Austria and haven’t yet provided us with your VAT registration number, we recommend doing this as soon as possible to avoid enquiries from the Austrian authorities. To do so, log in to the Extranet, click Finance, then VAT Details.
Regardless of these data reporting obligations, we’re required to record your VAT registration number—or the reason you’re not required to be registered for VAT in Austria—if the revenue you earn through our platform exceeds €35,000 in a calendar year. If we don’t receive this info, we’re required to suspend your property from our platform. We can’t provide advice on whether you’re required to register for VAT in Austria. If you need more info, we recommend contacting your tax advisor or accountant.
What happens if a partner doesn't want us to share their data
We’re required by law to share our partners’ info with the Austrian authorities, even if a partner asks us not to.
What the Austrian Ministry of Finance does with this data
The Austrian Ministry of Finance hasn’t confirmed how it uses the data we share, but it’s likely used to determine whether partners are compliant with VAT requirements in Austria.
To find out more about our data reporting obligations in Austria, take a look at the Austrian Ministry of Finance’s website.
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Legal & Security
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- Why you need to complete the Know Your Partner (KYP) form
- Making Pulse even more secure
- Online security awareness: social engineering
- Online security awareness: Phishing
- Preventing unauthorized use of your account
- What is 2-factor authentication (2FA)?
- Requirements and regulations for surveillance devices
- Digital event security standards
- Guidelines for room key access
- Keeping your property safe and clean
- Equipping your home property with safety devices, safety kits, and emergency plans
- Protecting your home property with security devices
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- Our values and guidelines
- Offer transparency and clarity through simpler policies
- Our Supplier Code of Conduct
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- VAT and tax withholding legislation in Mexico
- Understanding short-term rentals
- Short-term rentals: FAQs
- Everything you need to know about DAC7