The decision was made following a series of inspections in various regions of the country, according to Idealista. In the province of Brescia, inspectors identified a group of landlords who had been renting out properties for years without reporting their income. According to the Guardia di Finanza, more than 750,000 euros were recovered for the budget.
In Rome, law enforcement is investigating another scheme. Ahead of the Jubilee Year, scammers posted ads on popular platforms for nonexistent apartments, collected advance payments, and disappeared. Investigators estimate the losses at several million euros.
One of the main focuses of the inspections will be compliance with the requirements for the national identification code of the rental property (CIN). This code is mandatory for all short-term rental properties: it must be included in listings on online platforms and displayed at the property itself. Fines of up to 8,000 euros are imposed for failure to provide a CIN.
Starting this year, the rules for owners of multiple properties have also changed. Now, owners renting out three or more properties must register as business owners, obtain a VAT number (Partita IVA), and file the appropriate tax returns. Previously, this threshold was five properties.
Enforcement is shifting to a digital format. The Financial Guard cross-checks data from online platforms against tax returns, while a special unit, UIPAR, uses a risk analysis system to identify suspicious cases. The focus is primarily on the largest tourist cities, including Rome, Venice, and Florence.
