A new draft bill from the Ministry of Tourism is out for consultation, it includes specifications for short-term rental properties, the environmental classification of hotels, and other regulations.
Article 3 on the specifications of short-term rental properties states:
The properties leased on a short-term basis, according to Article 111 of Law No. 4446/2016 (A’ 240) meet the following specifications:
a) are premises for the main use of a residence of par. 95 of Article 2 of law 4067/2012 (A’ 79) and have natural lighting, ventilation and air conditioning,
b) have insurance against civil liability for damages or accidents that may occur,
(c) have a declaration of responsibility from a certified electrician, fire extinguishers and smoke detectors, cut-off relays or anti-electrical relays and emergency exit signage
(d) have MyCide and fumigation certificates, a first-aid kit, and a list of emergency services telephone numbers.
Inspection compliance specifications for short-term rental properties
To determine compliance with the specifications of par. 1, on-site inspections are carried out on the rented property and declared on the special platform of the Independent Authority of Public Revenue (A.A.D.E.) by employees of the Ministry of Tourism and by mixed inspection teams with employees of A.A.D.E. and employees of the Ministry of Tourism. At least ten (10) days before the inspection, the property manager is informed in any appropriate way, so that they can provide any evidence confirming compliance with the specifications of par. 1.
If deemed necessary, the officials conducting the inspection shall request the assistance of the Greek Police for the conduct of the inspection, which shall take place at the time and place requested, in accordance with article 161 of Presidential Decree 141/1991 (A’ 58).
The officials of par. 2 shall carry their official identity card and a written order to conduct an on-site inspection, which has been issued by the competent body of the Ministry of Tourism and by the Governor of A.A.D.E., as the case may be, as well as by bodies authorized by them, which they shall display during the inspection. The written order shall contain at least:
a) the number and date of the order,
b) the name and surname of the employee to whom the inspection has been assigned and
c) the name and surname, address and tax registration number of the manager or owner of the short-term rental property.
The inspected party shall cooperate with the employee conducting the inspection and shall present the certificates, attestations and general information to prove compliance with the specifications of paragraph 1.
Short-term rental requirements & fines
A separate administrative fine of five thousand euros (€ 5,000) shall be imposed on property managers if:
a) entry to the inspected property is not permitted,
b) any of the specifications of paragraph 1 are not met,
c) they do not comply with the obligations of paragraph 6.
The fine constitutes public revenue, is imposed and collected in accordance with the Public Revenue Collection Code (Law 4978/2022, A’ 190).
Within fifteen (15) calendar days from the day the violation is detected, the short-term rental property manager must comply with the specifications of paragraph 1.
If a new inspection is carried out within one (1) year from the notification of the act imposing a fine and a violation of the specifications of paragraph 1 is detected, the fine of paragraph 5 is imposed at double and in the case of each subsequent violation at four times the amount initially imposed.
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