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Introduction to short term rentals in Italy
In recent years, the phenomenon of short term rentals has become increasingly important in Italy, attracting the attention of tourists and investors. However, this expansion brought with it a number of issues, including regulatory compliance and property security. A survey conducted by the Federconsumers’ Observatory, in collaboration with the ISSCON Foundation and with the support of Sunia, revealed worrying data regarding the current situation of short-term rentals
in our country.
Regulatory Compliance Survey Results
According to the study, only 52% of homes intended for short-term rentals have the National Identification Code (CIN), a fundamental requirement to guarantee the legality of structures. In addition, only one in twelve complies with both CIN and safety requirements. This scenario highlights a serious regulatory deficit that could have significant repercussions for tenants and tourists
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Impact of the housing crisis and short term rentals
The growing demand for short term rentals has had a direct impact on the real estate market, contributing to rising rents and making it difficult for university students to find suitable housing. Italian cities, such as Rome and Milan, are facing a housing crisis that is further worsening due to the proliferation of short-term rentals. This phenomenon not only affects prices, but also alters the social composition of neighborhoods, leading to an approval of tourist services and offers
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The issue of security in short term rentals
Another critical aspect that emerged from the investigation concerns the security of buildings. Only 8.5% of the structures analyzed comply with both the CIN and safety requirements. The cities with the lowest compliance rates are Turin, Bologna and Naples, where security conditions are particularly worrying. This raises questions about the protection of guests and the responsibility of owners to ensure a safe environment
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Proposals to improve the situation
Federconsumers’ association has put forward a series of proposals to address the critical issues that have emerged. Among these, the obligation for portals to exclude announcements of structures without the CIN and security equipment. In addition, it is suggested to make it mandatory to indicate the exact address of the property and the landlord’s data. Stricter sanctioning measures are necessary to ensure compliance with regulations, with the possibility of suspending the rental activity for those who do not adapt
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Conclusion
The situation of short term rentals in Italy requires urgent and targeted intervention to ensure guest safety and compliance with regulations. It is essential to rethink the current tourism model, limiting the phenomenon of overtourism and protecting the rental market for families and students. Only through a coordinated and rigorous approach will it be possible to face the challenges that this sector presents
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