New restrictions on the short-term letting industry

From 18 December 2020, a mandatory Code of Conduct ("Code") will come into force to regulate the short-term letting industry. This Code will impose a minimum standard of good behaviour and other obligations on booking platforms, hosts, letting agents and guests. These include, but are not limited to, the following:

Guests:

• must not make noise that unreasonably disrupts neighbours of the property;
• must not cause damage to property, including any common property; and
• are responsible for the actions of their visitors and must ensure they comply with the behaviour standards set out in the Code.

Hosts:

• must hold insurance covering liability for third party injuries and death;