From 1 October 2025, under Law 5170/2025 (Gazette A’ 6/20-01-2025) and the Ministry of Tourism circular (25/09/2025 19567), new obligations apply to properties offered for short-term rental.
1. Main-use spaces — lighting, ventilation, air conditioning
• Ceiling height ≥ 2.50 m
• Natural light ≥ 10% of the bedroom area
• Natural ventilation ≥ 5% of the bedroom area
• Air conditioning in every bedroom (except properties at an altitude ≥ 600 m)
Article 3, Law 5170/2025
- Civil liability insurance
• Mandatory civil liability insurance for every property
Article 3 par. 2, Law 5170/2025 - Electrical installation, fire protection & escape signage
• Electrician’s certificate of installation (YDE) with a residual-current device
• At least 1 fire extinguisher (≥ 6 kg per 100 m²)
• Smoke detectors in bedrooms & kitchen
• Emergency lighting and emergency exit signage
Article 3 par. 3, Law 5170/2025 - Health requirements
• Valid pest control / disinfestation certificate
• First-aid kit with basic supplies
• Emergency phone numbers posted in a visible place
Useful references
• Law 5170/2025 (Gazette A’ 6/20-01-2025)
• Ministry of Tourism circular – Short-term rental specifications (25/09/2025 19567)
This article is for information purposes only and does not replace specialised professional advice.
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