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Background
In Geneva, renting out entire homes on Airbnb is limited to ninety days a year. Enforcement of this cap relies solely on reports from the public, without systematic checks.
The key points
In eight years, the canton has not received a single complaint about the ninety-day rule, according to 20 Minutes. Hundreds of homes thus remain off the rental market, amid a housing shortage.
The authorities say they are focusing on returning entire buildings withdrawn from the rental market to their original use. The canton is also preparing a mandatory register of short-term rental properties.
Key figures
- Homes concerned according to the Department of Territory: between 300 and 400.
- Homes concerned according to Asloca: between 700 and 800.
- Homes regularised since 2018: 259.
- Administrative proceedings under way: 93.
What it means for businesses
In Lausanne, the municipality combines public reports with its own research and analysis of listings on the platforms. Suspected owners are contacted and must clarify their situation.
What's next
The mandatory register being prepared is intended to improve oversight of short-term rentals in Geneva.
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