With YouCheckInn, we monitor regulatory developments impacting short-term rentals. The European regulation (EU) 2024/1028, adopted on 11 April 2024, strengthens transparency in the sector and imposes new requirements concerning data collection, transmission, and quality.
Regulation (EU) 2024/1028 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 April 2024 is part of this trend. It aims to improve transparency, harmonise practices among Member States and enable authorities to better understand the market.
A harmonised European framework
The regulation establishes a common basis applicable to all Member States.
Article 1 — Purpose
«This Regulation lays down harmonised rules concerning the collection and sharing of data relating to short-term rental services.»
Regulation (EU) 2024/1028 of the European Parliament and of the Council, 11 April 2024.
2. A duty to collect and transmit data
The text requires platforms and actors to transmit accurate information to the competent authorities.
Article 7 - Data Collection and Transmission
«Short-term rental platforms collect and periodically transmit data relating to rental activities to the competent authorities.»
Article 6 – Disclosure of Information
«Providers must supply accurate and complete information during registration.»
Regulation (EU) 2024/1028.
The data concerned includes, but is not limited to:
- the identification of the dwelling; ;
- the owner or manager's details; ;
- the reservation data.
3. Enhanced data quality requirements
The regulation insists on the reliability and updating of information.
Article 8 — Data Quality
«The data transmitted must be accurate, complete and up to date.»
Regulation (EU) 2024/1028.
This requirement implies that the data must be actionable, consistent, and verifiable.
4. An expanded definition of the scope
The regulation applies to all stakeholders in short-term rentals.
Article 3 — Definitions
«Short-term rental service: the rental of furnished accommodation for a fee to transient clientele.»
Regulation (EU) 2024/1028.
Are concerned:
- private individuals ;
- The professionals ;
- Concierge services ;
- the platforms.
5. Linkage with French law
The European regulation supplements the obligations already provided for by French law.
Tourism Code — Article L.324-1-1
«Anyone offering furnished tourist accommodation for rent must have previously declared it to the mayor of the municipality.»
Tourism Code — Article L.324-2
«Every seasonal rental offer or contract must include a descriptive inventory of the premises.»
Consumer code — Article L121-2
«A commercial practice is misleading if it is based on false or misleading allegations.»
Consumer Code, Légifrance.
Conclusion
Regulation (EU) 2024/1028 marks a significant development in the short-term rental sector.
It imposes a more rigorous framework based on:
- transparency ;
- data quality ;
- traceability.
In this context, the ability to organise and secure information becomes essential.
It now constitutes a necessary condition for reliable and sustainable management.
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