The Athens Single-Member Court of First Instance granted an injunction filed by the manager of an apartment building, prohibiting the tourist exploitation of an apartment through Airbnb-type platforms, according to Kathimerini.
The building’s regulations explicitly provide that the properties may be used exclusively as residences. However, the concept of “short-term rentals” was absent from the regulations because it did not exist when they were drafted. The regulations of an apartment building are fully binding and operate as law among the co-owners.
The court ruled that, since the regulations prohibit the use of apartments as hotels or for activities that cause “crowding” and “unusual noise,” short-term rentals also fall within this prohibition.
The regulations of an apartment building are fully binding and operate as law among the co-owners.
As a result, the company was ordered to immediately cease the apartment’s commercial tourist use and faces a financial penalty if it fails to comply.
According to the report and the building manager’s application, the tourist exploitation of the apartment caused problems for the other residents. Noise was a daily occurrence, both inside the apartment and in the common areas, including during legally designated quiet hours.
At the same time, the frequent use of the building’s facilities caused wear and tear, while the regular entry of unknown individuals as part of the apartment’s tourist use also created security concerns.
Source: Καθημερινή
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