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From 1 October 2025, under Law 5170\/2025 (Gazette A\u2019 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 \u2014 lighting, ventilation, air conditioning
\u2022 Ceiling height \u2265 2.50 m
\u2022 Natural light \u2265 10% of the bedroom area
\u2022 Natural ventilation \u2265 5% of the bedroom area
\u2022 Air conditioning in every bedroom (except properties at an altitude \u2265 600 m)
Article 3, Law 5170\/2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Civil liability insurance
    \u2022 Mandatory civil liability insurance for every property
    Article 3 par. 2, Law 5170\/2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Electrical installation, fire protection & escape signage
    \u2022 Electrician’s certificate of installation (YDE) with a residual-current device
    \u2022 At least 1 fire extinguisher (\u2265 6 kg per 100 m\u00b2)
    \u2022 Smoke detectors in bedrooms & kitchen
    \u2022 Emergency lighting and emergency exit signage
    Article 3 par. 3, Law 5170\/2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Health requirements
    \u2022 Valid pest control \/ disinfestation certificate
    \u2022 First-aid kit with basic supplies
    \u2022 Emergency phone numbers posted in a visible place<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Useful references
    \u2022 Law 5170\/2025 (Gazette A\u2019 6\/20-01-2025)
    \u2022 Ministry of Tourism circular \u2013 Short-term rental specifications (25\/09\/2025 19567)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This article is for information purposes only and does not replace specialised professional advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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