European Court of Justice to Rule on Brussels STR Regulation

12/4/2024

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) is reportedly set to rule on short-term rental (STR) regulations in Brussels. The STR Association, representing non-hotel tourist accommodation providers, has long opposed Brussels legislation, arguing that it violates the EU Services Directive. The contested rules state that anyone wishing to offer tourist accommodation in Brussels must register with the regional authorities. This requires various documents, such as an extract of the owner's criminal record and a fire safety certificate, as well as a conformity certificate from urban planning. The STR Association argues that these bureaucratic procedures are too complex and have challenged the ordinance. The Brussels Court of Appeal referred the matter to the CJEU on Nov. 14.