Mexico: Airbnb-type digital platforms regulated in Guanajuato

This article was written and published in Spanish and has been translated into English via Google Translate. Click here to read the original article.

The state's capital City Council approved the Zoning, Use, and Land Use Regulations amendment in order to regulate the rental of accommodation for periods of less than 30 calendar days, which is offered through virtual platforms such as Airbnb.

Mayor Alejandro Navarro said that this action is to prevent unfair competition and strengthen security measures in this sector, because many of the properties do not have the right conditions to provide security and comfort to those who stay in them.

"There are two issues: one is the collection, which for me is not the most important, and the second is the regulation, which is the most important, to see where people are staying and if they have all the security measures and civil protection they need to have a safe stay.

"The Municipal Public Administration has detected that there are several residents who offer, through the use of electronic pages, the provision of the lodging service by total or partial lease," he said.

In addition, the council approved a proposal to reform the Income Law 2019, which will be sent to the State Congress, in order to apply the modifications made.

Among the changes is the obligation of those who rent their homes for periods of less than 30 days, are registered in a pattern that will regulate the direction of municipal urban development.

Navarro reiterated that one of the great challenges lies in managing the territorial ordering of the municipality, specifically in terms of real estate with tourist destination, so the capital replicated the model of San Miguel de Allende for the collection of the lease right.

Also, the proposed reform of the Income Law establishes an annual fee of ten thousand pesos (approximately US$522) for those who develop this lodging activity.

This article was written and published in Spanish and has been translated into English via Google Translate. Click here to read the original article.

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