After long negotiations and debate, the Amsterdam College of Mayor and Alderpersons has officially allowed the occasional rental of property by its principal occupier.
According to Alderperson Freek Ossel this form of rental is an “additional form of accommodation that dovetails with a hospitable Amsterdam.” However, to maintain its ‘occasional character’ persons renting out their property are allowed to do this for a maximum of four persons at a time and for a maximum of two months per year in total. Renting out a property longer than two months will be viewed by the supervisory agency as an indication of possible commercial activity. Tourist taxes will become obliged. Further regulations are negotiated to deal with nuisance and unsafe situations.
Alderperson Freek Ossel also highlight the responsibilities of intermediaries: “We want them to take responsibility for clearly explaining our stipulations to people renting out their properties and their guests. For example, by sending people renting out properties a tourist tax registration form at the end of the year and providing an indication of how much they owe.”
The positive attitude of the Amsterdam College of Mayor and Alderpersons, holds promises for shareNL‘s mission to let Amsterdam become Europe’s first Sharing City.
Source: Iamsterdam
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