@Christian65@Marit-Anne0 This is on Airhostforum, an active and independent Abnb help/chat site. I have followed their threads for as long as I have followed this one and find it very useful on occaision. http://airhostsforum.com/t/its-official-abb-doesnt-care-about-local-laws/9515 The link may be broken if you are not a member.
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As many of you know Barcelona has out right banned STR, unless you have a touristic permit. These permits were issued for a short time and our new mayor no longer issues them, allows sale, or transfers. The fine for being caught illegally STR is 30,000 Euro or putting your house on social housing for up to 3 years. This fine is extended to anyone 'involved' in your property manager, house keepers, maintenance, etc. The city is not kidding.
Our property manager only manages legal rentals bc of the liability. He was contacted by ABB about a month ago asking if he had other flats in a particular part of town that he could bring on as full home rentals. He said "I'm sorry, that is against the law without a license ". ABB then proceeded to tell him the law was not really a law and he should list the flats until he was fined. He asked if ABB would pay the 30k fine, they of course said no. He ended the call saying 'Thanks, but no thanks' but did give the rep his email. He has now received 5 emails from ABB outlining the 'laws' and saying he is not breaking any laws if he lists more flats. I was gobsmacked that ABB would push this hard for someone to break the law. As a point of reference here in Barcelona there are 10,000 less ABB listings year over year bc of the penalties and fines.
Just wanted to share my intel....as always your experience may vary.
