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Short-term property rentals, such as through Airbnb and Booking, are a popular choice for owners, but significant changes are coming from 2025 that you need to be aware of to avoid fines and ensure the safety of your guests.<\/p>\n
From October 1, 2025, owners offering short-term rentals will have to comply with stricter obligations, such as:<\/p>\n
Property safety specifications:<\/strong> Civil liability insurance, electrician’s certificate, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, safety relays, emergency guide, first aid kit, disinfection and pest control certificates.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Airbnb Declaration & AADE Registry:<\/strong> All bookings must be correctly declared on the AADE platform, along with any extra charges (cleaning, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, etc.).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Restrictions on new property registrations:<\/strong> From 2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31, the registration of new properties is not allowed in specific districts of the Municipality of Athens (1st, 2nd, 3rd).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n New climate crisis resilience fee:<\/strong> A daily usage fee is introduced, which for short-term rentals amounts to \u20ac8 per day from April to October and \u20ac2 from November to March.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Failure to comply with the new rules can lead to heavy fines:<\/p>\n A fine of \u20ac5,000 or more for non-compliance with safety requirements.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n A fine of 50% of gross revenue (with a minimum of \u20ac5,000\/year) if the property is rented out without the required Special Operating Signal (ESL).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Fines for overdue or inaccurate declarations.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Timely compliance protects your investment, the safety of your guests, and the reputation of your business. With the right actions, you will avoid problems, fines, and business interruption. <\/p>\n Our team is always available to guide you and help you easily adapt to the new short-term rental obligations.<\/p>\n Contact us for any questions; together, we can ensure the success of your business with security and professionalism.<\/p>\n Correct information is the most important step to confidently adapt to the upcoming changes. That’s why we have prepared for you a detailed guide with practical instructions, lists of mandatory documents, and answers to frequently asked questions about short-term rentals from 2025. <\/p>\nWhat fines are imposed for non-compliance?<\/h3>\n
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