Of Chrysostom Chufi

Finally, the days when everyone who wanted to boost their income turned overnight any debt (warehouses, underground, etc.), had to own a “doll” accommodation which he emphasized in his ad.

Since Wednesday, October 1st, there is order to be made available for short -term leasing with strict standards and heavy fines for offenders.

Specifications presented in detail in a decision signed by the Secretary General of Tourism Policy and Development, Vasiliki Koutsoukou.

Principal Use spaces – Physical Lighting – Ventilation – Air Conditioning

The property must be a main use space, that is, it is intended to serve the basic use of the building and the stay of its users. Such spaces are bedrooms, opening areas, kitchens, offices and must be at least 2.50 meters high.

Such spaces cannot therefore be traffic areas, corridors, vestibule, staircases, hygiene spaces, mechanics, warehouses, car parking, animal residence buildings

The space must be legal, that is to say, a building permit and be neat under urban planning.

Natural lighting from outer walls or roof should have at least the bedrooms, which will come from frames of greater than or equal to 10% of the net area of ​​these areas.

Natural ventilation from outer walls or roof should have at least the bedrooms, which will come from openings to the frames of a size greater than or equal to 5% of the net area of ​​these areas.

The frames should see either in a communal space, or in an open space of the plot or building, or on an open semi -open space, which is open to one of these spaces.

Air conditioning is required at least in the bedrooms of the property from a cooling -heating (split or portable) air conditioner, which should have quiet and automated operation. In the case of real estate that is not allowed on the facades of the building, the installation of outdoor air conditioners is recommended to use portable cooling – heating air conditioners. The cooling -heating air conditioner is not mandatory for real estate located in mountainous areas at an altitude of 600m. and above.

Civil liability insurance

For each property leased shortly, it should have been concluded by its owner and a liability insurance policy for damages or accidents, with a legally licensed insurance company.

Responsible Electrician Installer – Fire Protection

An installer (SA) statement must be in force, which will confirm the existence of a leakage relay or a relay of anti -electropolment.

For fire extinguishers there should be 1 portable dry dust or water base of at least 6 kg per 100 sq.m.

Each property should be installed for self -contained ceiling tobacco detectors, which will cover at least the surfaces of the bedrooms and kitchen.

In addition, the short -term lease must have a safety lamp at all exits as well as escape marking.

Break and Infinite Certificate – First Aid Pharmacy – Driver with essential phones

Each short -term property should have a certificate of mycomonia and insecticide by licensed companies.

The first aid pharmacy should be inscribed in Greek and English “FIRST AID KIT” and its content will include at least The following:

  • Oxyzene (bottle of at least 50 cc)
  • Iodide Povidone solution 10% bottle bottle at least 30 ml
  • Sterile 5 -piece gauze pads
  • Lefkoplast fabric, white, at least 3cm wide, 1 box
  • Elastic bandage 1 piece
  • Adhesive tape of the bandits, 1 piece
  • Pressing hemostatic bandage, 2 pieces of different size
  • Burning Hydrogel sachet, 2 pieces
  • Stick Ammonia for post -stinging, 1 tube
  • Latex gloves with non -sterile powder, 4 pieces

The property should have a list of essential phones in Greek and English so that the tenants can have immediate access to help in the event of an emergency. Indicative:

  • European Emergency Call Number / European Emergeny Service Line 112
  • Immediate Action / Hellenic Police: 100
  • Fire / Hellenic Fire Service: 199
  • EKAB-Model / Medical Emergency Service: 166
  • Poison Center / Poison Center: +30 210 7793777
  • Port / Hellenic Coast Guard: 108
  • National SOS / National Child Protection Helpline Telephone: 1056
  • Hospital / Nearest Hospital (Local Phone Number)
  • Taxi / Taxi Service (Local Phone Number)

The fine for those who are in control by the competent authorities that they do not comply with the specification set is EUR 5,000. If a new audit is carried out within one year of the notification of the fine and re -infringement of the specifications, the fine shall be doubled at EUR 10,000 and shall be quadrupled for each subsequent infringement of EUR 20,000.