Mandatory Notification of Changes in Rental Type and Periods:
As a landlord of holiday accommodations in the Valencian Community, you are required to notify any changes in the rental type or period in advance through the autonomous platform for administrative procedures related to tourist rentals in the Valencian Community. This platform allows you to keep your data updated and ensure that your rental complies with current legislation.
Making Changes
For bookings of less than 10 nights, provided the purpose of the booking is tourism, different rental legislation applies compared to periods exceeding 10 nights, regardless of the booking’s purpose.
- Tourist rentals of less than 10 nights fall under the category of "tourist rentals regulated by Valencian Community legislation."
- Rentals exceeding 10 nights, regardless of the reason, or those under 10 nights for non-tourist purposes, are considered "rentals distinct from those regulated as tourist rentals by the Valencian Community."
This means you will need to periodically adjust the rental period calendar on the Valencian Community’s rental website based on the duration and purpose of each booking.
Therefore, it is not necessary to report changes with every individual booking, but it is essential to check and adjust (if applicable) the rental type when the booking duration exceeds the 10-night limit or when changes occur.
What If You Don’t Report Changes?
Failing to report changes in a timely manner can negatively impact your tourist license. If the information about your rental is not up-to-date, it could result in fines or even the loss of your license, preventing you from renting legally. Therefore, it is crucial to ensure you properly notify any changes in your rental conditions or periods.
How to Handle Unexpected Changes?
It can sometimes be difficult to accurately predict changes, especially if the rental period varies or depends on demand. Fortunately, you can simplify the process by hiring a rental agency that uses automated software links. This way, all rental types and periods are managed automatically, and adjustments can be reported in real-time. This ensures compliance with legislation and protects your license.
Summary
As a rental property owner in the Valencian Community, you are obligated to annually inform the Generalitat Valenciana about the periods assigned to different rental categories, such as tourist rentals, short-term rentals, personal use, or non-rental periods.
Any changes must be reported immediately as soon as they occur or are planned for the season.
Key Points:
- For rental periods under 10 nights and provided the purpose is tourism, the "tourist rental" category applies.
- For periods exceeding 10 nights or under 10 nights for non-tourist purposes, the rental is considered distinct from tourist rentals regulated by the Valencian Community.
- Timely reporting of changes helps avoid fines and protects your tourist license.
The process can be simplified by using automated software through a rental agency. This ensures that rental data is always up-to-date and compliant.