Since 20 May 2026, the EU transparency rules under Regulation (EU) 2024/1028 on short-term accommodation rental services have applied. The aim is to give authorities reliable information and enable platforms to identify listings that are subject to registration requirements.
Practical point: having a published listing does not replace compliance with the registration requirements applicable in the relevant territory.
What changes for platforms?
Where a national or regional registration system falls within the Regulation, platforms must provide mechanisms to display and verify registration numbers. They must also carry out random checks and cooperate with authorities through the data-sharing framework.
What does this mean for owners?
Owners should check that the number displayed on a platform actually corresponds to the property and that the information supplied matches the property's legal and administrative status. A wrong number can lead to listing problems.
Why document traceability matters
In practice, owners should retain licences, authorisations, registration numbers and official communications. This makes it much easier to respond if a platform blocks or removes a listing.
What should an owner review?
- That the registration number belongs to the exact property.
- That the listing information matches the supporting documents.
- That regional and municipal requirements remain satisfied.
- That any platform request is answered with verifiable documentation.
Conclusion
The EU framework does not remove local regulatory differences, but it increases traceability. Keeping a complete and current compliance file is the safest way to deal with platform verification.