London 90 day letting regulation 2017

[Susi7]

Hi all,

So I've received the email today from AirBnB saying that listings will automatically be stopped after 90 days hosting due to the new regulation in 2017 for London. 

I rent my whole house out now and then when I'm away, and separate rooms when I am there. 

Do you know if the regulation applies to single lodging rooms (which would presumably fall under the Rent-A-Room scheme rather than whole home letting?).

Thanks!

Susi

[Ronda4]

You would need to apply for a change of use to the property to get planning permission to short term let for more than 90 days.  If you rent out the entire property Airbnb will cap you at 90 days and yes they do ask for proof, something that no council in London has so far agreed to.  Best to short term let for 90 days then long term let.