Short-Term Rental Regulations

Rental Scale-Up’s guide to the latest short-term rental regulations impacting property managers. This category tracks new rules from cities, regions, and countries—covering registration limits, primary residence caps, tax enforcement, zoning changes, and licensing updates. We break down what each policy means for property managers, what’s changing, and what action you need to take. From compliance risks to shifting business models, our regulatory coverage helps vacation rental pros stay legal, competitive, and prepared for what’s next.

Portugal Rejects Ban Referendum, Rentals Face Higher Taxes in Spain, Hostaway Partners with QuickBooks

Portugal Rejects Ban Referendum, Rentals Face Higher Taxes in Spain, Hostaway Partners with QuickBooks

Uvika Wahi

Portuguese Court Rejects Referendum Seeking to Ban Short-Term Rentals in Residential Buildings Uvika’s View Spain Targets Short-Term Rentals with Higher ...

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Short-Term Rental Regulations Update Roundup: Athens, Alicante, and Egypt

Snigdha Parghan

No New Short-term rental registrations are to be Allowed in Athens for One year Snigdha’s View: Alicante Imposes Two-Year Ban ...

France’s new anti-Airbnb law and its impact on vacation rentals

France’s New Anti-Airbnb Law: What It Means for the Vacation Rental Industry

Thibault Masson

France has introduced sweeping new regulations targeting short-term rentals, cutting tax benefits, capping rentals at 90 days, and enforcing energy efficiency standards. As one of Airbnb’s largest markets, France’s “anti-Airbnb law” could reshape the vacation rental landscape, pushing managers to adapt, diversify, and prepare for stricter EU-wide regulations ahead.