The Association Alojamento Local Porto e Norte defends the creation of common rules at the European Union level for the short-term rental sector. This position arises in the context of a document that establishes guidelines for the regulation of this activity.
The document in question does not foresee a general ban on short-term rentals, recognizing that this activity plays a relevant role in the economy and tourism. However, it acknowledges the need for some type of regulation.
The text establishes specific criteria to determine under what circumstances restrictive measures on short-term rentals may be adopted. These criteria aim to harmonize the approach among the different Member States of the European Union.
This position of the association reflects the sector's concerns regarding the growing debate about the impact of short-term rentals on housing and residential neighborhoods, particularly in cities like Porto.
