I have reserved an AirBnB for a week in September. The listing shows the 13-digit registration number, and the reviews are plentiful and recent. I’ve had timely responses from the owner. Elsewhere on this Forum, I’ve learned about the rule change limiting AirBnB rentals to 90 calendar days per year. Has anyone had an AirBnB cancelled because of the new limit?
Many thanks!
Good question, I have no answer for you, but I would be more comfortable doing an AirBnB rental in Paris in the early part of the year to avoid the very situation you are asking about.
I last stayed in an AirBnB in Paris in 2016, shortly thereafter the rules changed, a 120 day limit was established, and I decided it was too risky for me so I have stayed in hotels ever since. Back in the day, there were hundreds and hundreds of available rentals versus the small number you see now...
The 90 day limit has received a lot of attention recently. However, unless someone rents for more than 90 days from the same online platform, there is virtually no way for the government to easily track offenders. Someone could rent 60 days on Airbnb, 60 days on Le Bon Coin, 60 days on Arbritel, 60 days on VRBO, all in the same year, and it would be very difficult to determine for enforcement. There is just no mechanism in place to easily catch offenders of this type. I know of no one who has been fined for exceeding 90 days.
Where the fines do occur, up to 50,000€, are to owners who rent vacation apartments or secondary homes. Owner/occupants may only rent short term, their own apartments, while they are away.
I really would not obsess over the 90 day limit.
I used Airbnb in Paris in October and was worried about the same thing. I messaged the host before reserving and he assured me it wouldn't be a problem, that he was very thoughtful of people's concerns about this matter. I kept an eye on the newer reviews and touched base with him once or twice again before my actual arrival in Paris just to confirm (I reserve lodging well in advance of my travel dates) and he was just as reassuring. It all worked out great, I loved the little apartment and have great memories of the view of the ET from the balcony.
I really would not obsess over the 90 day limit.
I think Tocard is offering good advice here, not to obsess over the 90 day limit imposed on owners. The issue is not my chief concern.
I stay in hotels for other reasons, particularly for the onsite, front desk management for any issues that crop up. With an AirBnB or other rental, you are typically renting a unique, n=1 property; if there is a problem with the house or apartment, and it is difficult to get the owner or his rep to rectify the problem, you are pretty much stuck with the problem.
On a stay in a Paris hotel a few years ago, there was a sudden overhead water leak in the bathroom of our room that was quite dangerous due to electrical outlet exposure. Management moved us to another room, problem solved in under an hour...I have other examples...it happens...
I too was concerned as there are 4 adults traveling in October and I don't want to scramble at the last minute to find accomdations. I messaged my host and she told me that once she has reservations for 90 days, Airbnb will shut down the calendar. Also, it is my understanding from my friend who is an Airbnb host, you cannot be a "Super Host" if you as a host has canceled a reservation. I hope this helps- and always- think of it as an adventure, Safe Travels!
This issue is only relevant for those who can stay more than 90 days. Most tourists cannot stay in Schengan longer than 90 days, so the limitation is meaningless.
Paul, it’s nothing to do with how long tourists can stay. It’s how often the apartment owner can legally rent their unit.
you cannot be a "Super Host" if you as a host has canceled a reservation.
Can you qualify as a Super Host if you can only rent your apartment 90 days a year?
