The NSW Government has implemented a new statewide regulatory framework for short-term rental accommodation (STRA), which includes:
- a new planning framework
- fire safety standards for STRA dwellings and
- a new government-run STRA Register
The new planning framework compliments the mandatory Code of Conduct and changes to strata legislation made by the Department of Customer Service.
The new laws impose new obligations on booking platforms, hosts, letting agents and guests.
The new state-wide policy for STRA will benefit homeowners who want to take advantage of holiday rentals while providing more certainty and safety for local communities and visitors.
Please view the Airbnb resource page for NSW here.
Regulatory Compliance in HOMHERO
HOMHERO has created a space for you to manage your properties regulatory compliance. This space allows you to enter a valid Registration Number and Expiry Date, Fire Safety Standard Compliance Expiry Date, Pool Compliance Expiry Date, Insurance Policy Number and Expiry Date
Within the Regulatory Compliance space you are able to list exempt properties as such. Whether it is due to being an exempt property type or if the property is located in an LGA that does not yet enforce the registration.
Registration Numbers, Expiry Dates and Exemptions do feed automatically through to your connected channels (Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO/Expedia Network).