{"id":314874,"date":"2024-04-26T09:48:26","date_gmt":"2024-04-26T07:48:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/?post_type=news&p=314874"},"modified":"2024-04-26T09:48:26","modified_gmt":"2024-04-26T07:48:26","slug":"catalonias-blitz-on-illegal-rental-ads-aim-at-protecting-travellers","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/news\/catalonias-blitz-on-illegal-rental-ads-aim-at-protecting-travellers\/","title":{"rendered":"Catalonia’s Blitz on Illegal Rental Ads Aim At Protecting Travellers"},"content":{"rendered":"

Visiting Barcelona always promises an unforgettable time, and for most people, enjoyment <\/span>is guaranteed<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, as visitors, they might fall prey to one of the few downsides any traveler can face: booking illegal tourist apartments. <\/span>This<\/span> <\/span>is mainly done<\/span> on popular booking sites, including Airbnb, Booking, Vrbo, Niumba, Tripadvisor, and Rentalia.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fear not, as the Catalan government saw it through to have 1,339 advertisements for illegal tourist apartments removed in 2023. <\/span><\/p>\n

Data from<\/span> the Catalan tourism board indicates that this number represents about 7,360 bed places.<\/span><\/p>\n

The government has a monthly tracker <\/span>that checks<\/span> around 90,000 listings on major rental sites. If an illegal home appears on their radar, they order the respective sites to take it down.<\/span><\/p>\n

This crackdown comes in handy for everyone who might fall victim. Perpetrators receive a warning, as seen with one who <\/span>was fined<\/span> earlier this year. <\/span><\/p>\n

A Barcelona property owner was handed a staggering fine for renting out unlicensed tourist apartments in the Old City area for years<\/span>, according to the authorities<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

For accepting bookings to his 14 flats on Calle Ample, advertised online via internationally famous holiday accommodation portals, the owner <\/span>was hit<\/span> with a staggering \u20ac420,000 penalty.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Photo by Alex Block<\/a> on Unsplash<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

Albert Batlle, Barcelona’s security councilor and Old City representative, exclaimed that the <\/span>huge<\/span> fine handed down by the City Council would <\/span>serve as a warning for<\/span> any other owners of illegal rentals to either stop or get them registered.<\/span><\/p>\n

For the security of tenants, most online platforms generally comply with the law and work hand-in-hand with the government to ensure a seamless experience.<\/span><\/p>\n

By flagging off over 1,300 illegal tourist apartments, the Catalan government demonstrates its commitment to protecting the needs and interests of visitors. If safety issues are a concern, they will undoubtedly <\/span>be addressed<\/span>. <\/span><\/p>\n

This proactive approach ensures that your stay in Barcelona will be smooth, with your safety and well-being taken care of, preventing you from ending up in a shady apartment.<\/span><\/p>\n

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