Property Registration and Legal Permit in India

[Mansi0]

Hello all you wonderful hosts in India!

I hope you are having a great time hosting interesting people and shariang exciting experiences!

My question is about legality of hosting a property on Airbnb in India and the permits/registration required to do so. From Airbnb’s website, I understand that hosts are responsible for communicating this with the local government.  I have contacted the Ministry of Tourism office, here in Bangalore, who suggested registration of a property listing for home-stay or bed and breakfasts is not mandatory and establishments can be run without any restriction.

However, after going through the section under Responsible Hosting - Registration of Guests ( https://www.airbnb.co.in/help/responsible-hosting ), I believe the regulations in India require maintaining a register for guest check-in and check-out records. Furthermore, there are certain forms like Form C  and Form F , which property and listing details need to be mentioned. This contradicts the statement by the representative from the Ministry of Tourism and the ambiguity still prevails.

I would greatly appreciate if you could share your experiences and advise on how you have gone about the legality of your listing registration, permits and guest records.

Many thanks in advance!

Kind regards,

Mansi

[Jyotsna2]

Guide me for Hydrabad bnb. 

[Saptorshi0]

Hi,

I'm a superhost hailing from Kolkata. If you need help hosting on Airbnb, do get in touch.

[Supriya0]

Hi Saptarshi,

Is it mandatory to have a license from the Govt of India to  host? I have been hosting in Kolkata  but I have no license. I never faced any problems with the building society in the past but lately I am facing objections from few members. I had stopped hosting since mid March because of the pandemic and planned to resume hosting in October when the government unlocked most activities and establishments. However when I informed the society of my plans few members raised objections citing dangers related to the current Covid situation. A couple of Committee members are now saying that they will not allow me to host even in the future  after the pandemic is over .  Does the society have the authority to do this? 

Do I need to get a license for my Airbnb? 

Would be really helpful if you provided some guidance in the matter.

Many Thanks 

Supriya 

[Akhilesh5]

Hi @Supriya0  I  am having same problem. Plz connect me on

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[Amar2090]

I need your help to list my property with airbnb.

[Sandeep56]

Hi please send me ur no

[Sobhan0]

Hi Friend,

I want to start hosting in my flat in Kolkata. Will be very obliged if you can guide me how to get started.

Regards

Sobhan Barman 

[Karina234]

Hi Saptorshi,

I was wondering if you can guide me through the process of hosting in Kolkata? Along with the legal documents required. Thanks in advance!

[Homestay3]

Reach me at** if you need a co host.
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[Sudi0]

Hi Saptorshi, I was thinking if u can guide me with the procedure with Airbnb. Thankyou. Sudi.

[Christopher589]

I am Interested in new set up.... contact at **

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[Rigved0]

Hi Saptorshi, 

Iam from Lucknow and living in Mumbai in a rented 1 bhk apartment. Can I also host and give my bedroom with all the basic amenitias to Airbnb guests? What all I have to go through? 

Any kind of informations, suggestions etc would be a great help.

Thanks

Rigved

[Nilanjana1]

Hi Saptorshi,

ItllI be great if you could share the process of hosting a Airbnb in Kolkata and the details of all the legalities and documents required?

Thanks in advance

 Nilanjana

[Prapanna0]

I am thinking of letting out a single occupation well furnished room in my three storied house at Kolkata by listing under the Airbnb platform. Please provide necessary information as to the legal requirements for such listing in the city of Kolkata. If you reply to my Email address ** (**) i will be much obliged. If you provide your Mobile Number I may even call you to get information. My Mobile number is **

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[Homestay3]

If you need a co host reach me at my whatsapp no.**

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