Can a condominium prohibit short-term rentals? The answer under Italian law
One of the most frequent doubts among people who want to get started with short-term rentals concerns the condominium: can condominium regulations prohibit tourist rentals? Can neighbours do anything to prevent them? The answer depends on a number of specific variables that are important to know before getting started.
Can condominium regulations prohibit short-term rentals?
The answer is: it depends. Condominium regulations of contractual origin (attached to the deed of sale and accepted by all owners) may validly prohibit the use of the property for commercial or accommodation-related activities, including short-term rentals. The Court of Cassation has confirmed this possibility. Conversely, condominium regulations approved at an owners' meeting (of assembly origin) cannot limit the use of private property: prohibiting short-term rentals would require the consent of all condominium owners, not just a majority.
What the condominium owners' meeting can do
The condominium owners' meeting can adopt organisational measures to manage issues connected with short-term rentals (access systems, rules for guests in common areas, etc.) but cannot prohibit tourist rentals through an ordinary resolution. Only a contractual clause in the property's purchase deed can effectively prohibit them. Before purchasing a property with the intention of using it for short-term rentals, it is essential to carefully read the condominium regulations attached to the deed.
How to manage condominium relations in practice
Even when short-term rentals are legally permitted, living alongside the condominium requires care. Noisy guests, improper use of common areas and frequent key handovers can create tension. A professional property manager establishes clear rules for guests, handles complaints and maintains good relations with the building manager — protecting your investment over the long term.
How to manage relations with the building manager and condominium owners in short-term rentals
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