The recently announced Tourism Amendment Bill of 2019 has set down proposals for the National Government to implement restrictions on short term rentals. The full Gazette is available for download here.
This is what you need to know:
- Public comment on the proposed regulations is open until 11 June, 2019. Please use the contact details on the first page in the link provided above.
- More info on how the Bill will affect you and your property is available to read here: https://www.sakeliga.co.za/en/this-is-how-the-tourism-bill-will-affect-the-airbnb-hotel-and-tourism-industry-in-sa/
- Nox Rentals will be attending various industry meetings over the next few weeks, and we’re actively working with many parties on the development of a comprehensive response. We encourage all our Owners to actively participate in this process.
- If you’re unable to participate in any of the meetings, please submit your comments here: https://www.sakeliga.co.za/en/hot-topics/airbnb-regulation/