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Stricter rules introduced for renting out rooms in Brussels
Belgium
11:17 10/01/2014
Renting out guest rooms on a private basis in Brussels will become subject to stricter rules, according to new laws that impose a number of obligations on property owners. Non-compliance with the new rules risks a fine of between €250 and €25,000.
More than 5,000 people are thought to be renting out a room or apartment in Brussels on a private basis, and the numbers are growing every as it is becoming a fashionable way to earn extra money.
The Brussels regional authorities are now requiring those renting out a room to register at their municipality; the extra income has to be reported to the taxman, and they will have to comply with safety standards.
Comments
I am afraid this article is a bit confusing.
Does it apply only to Renting out guest rooms on a private basis? What does private basis mean? Without a contract between tenant and landlord?
I am renting out an apartment on short-term PIMs contract, valid for one year. Being a short-term contract, this contract doesn't need to be registered as well. Just curious I am not running into any non-compliance
It would be helpful if you could direct us to some links on the 'rules' that you mentioned. What were the original rules? Where can we find them, either in Dutch or in French? What about the other regions in Brussels? Will these new rules apply?
Thank you in advance
I think this article could have been better researched and more information given, like the taxation effect on rental income, for example.
So I underline the points above, more information please....