Short-term rental regulations tighten in Germany and Switzerland

New regulatory measures are tightening oversight of short-term rentals in Germany and Switzerland. In Germany, following the European Short-Term Rental Regulation, online platforms such as Airbnb must now submit monthly occupancy data to the Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur). This data includes registration numbers, activity dates, and the number of sleeping accommodations, allowing municipalities to better cross-reference platform data with local registration requirements.

In Zurich, Switzerland, a new ban on commercial short-term rentals in residential zones took effect on September 1. The regulation stipulates that short-term rentals cannot be counted toward the minimum residential quota required in specific zoning areas. Since the implementation, the city has received 337 reports and thousands of tips regarding potential violations, though enforcement has been limited by a lack of personnel.