By Helena Galaris

The Airbnb in the area of ​​Plaka, which has been described as a traditional protected settlement, were employed by the members of the Fifth Composition of the Council of State, who are called upon to decide whether a short -term lease is for home or tourist use.

At the same time, the Counselors of the State will decide whether the short -term leasing of property is an illegal change in the use of the property from home to tourist use and especially in areas where protected urban planning regime is prohibited to operate hotels, tourist accommodation, etc.

The Hellenic Court of Appeal had appealed to the Supreme Court of Appeal, requesting that the Act of the Municipality of Athens was rejected dated 17.10.2023. seal real estate with short -term lease in the area because their use is tourist, which is not allowed for the area, according to the special planning status.

The applicants, among other things, argued that according to the Constitution, land uses are an essential element of urban planning, in the context of the need to serve the functionality and the development of settlements and to ensure the best possible living conditions.

During the hearing, the municipality submitted a document. The court reserved to adopt his ruling.