A joint operation by Italy’s Guardia di Finanza and local police on the island of Ischia has uncovered 52 violations during a sweep of approximately 200 inspections targeting the illegal short-term rental market.
Among the incidents uncovered, one individual was reported to authorities for presenting a falsified identity document belonging to his minor daughter during the signing of a rental contract. The document was later found to have been forged and was linked to a girl of Moroccan origin.
The operation aimed to verify compliance with regulations governing short-term rentals, including tax obligations for property owners and the legal requirement to notify the local police headquarters (Questura) with details of all guests.
Officers from the Ischia company identified roughly 200 individuals across more than 60 rental properties. The checks revealed that 19 properties were operating without the mandatory National Identification Code (C.I.N.), which will be compulsory for all rental accommodations starting January 1, 2025. A further 17 properties were found to have failed to display the code on the exterior of the building.
Immediate interviews with tenants also allowed authorities to uncover an untaxed rental income base of approximately €110,000.
In addition, 15 cases were discovered where property managers had failed to communicate the identities of their guests to the police. The responsible parties have been reported to the competent Prosecutor’s Office.
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