1. a) Properties must be in possession of a “Habitation Certificate” (First Occupancy Licence) and comply at all times with the technical conditions and standards that can be demanded of these dwellings.

HomeCareontheWeb Note – Not all properties have this, either due to the age of the property or because it was never issued. We are awaiting a decision regarding this.

1. b) The rooms must have direct exterior ventilation and a “blackout” system for the windows (Blinds). This requirement will not be necessary for listed buildings where reforms and alterations are not permitted.

HomeCareontheWeb Note – This is to discourage properties renting out basements with no external ventilation.

1. c) The dwellings must be adequately furnished and equipped with the appliances and household goods necessary for immediate use and in consonance with the number of persons to be accommodated.
2. d) The dwellings must be equipped with fixed cooling systems in bedrooms and lounges when rented between May and September (inclusive) and heating appliances if rented between October and April (inclusive). This requirement will not be necessary for listed buildings where reforms and alterations are not permitted.

HomeCareontheWeb Note – It is not clear whether a fixed ceiling fan is acceptable. We are awaiting further information on this issue.

1. e) A First Aid Kit is to be installed.

HomeCareontheWeb Note – We are obtaining more information on what needs to be included in the kit.

1. f) Tourist information must be available, either in hard copy or digitalised, covering the immediate area, the leisure zones, restaurants, bars, businesses and shops, food stores and parking facilities near the dwelling as well as medical services, transport services, local street plans and a guide offering the events and entertainment.

HomeCareontheWeb Note – We already place a “Guest Manual” in all properties rented by us which includes all this information.

1. g) All dwellings must have a Complaints Form for the use of their guests and a sign clearly displayed to indicate that the said forms are available.

HomeCareontheWeb Note – We are investigating whether the form needs to be available in the property, or having one available in our office is acceptable.

1. h) The dwellings must be cleaned between arrivals and departures.
2. i) Bed linen, towels and kitchen towels and general household goods must be provided to accommodate the number of guests with a full replacement set.
3. j) A telephone number must be made available to the guests so that they may be assisted immediately with information covering whatever incidents might arise during their stay.

HomeCareontheWeb Note – This is included in the “Guest Manual” and on all information guests receive from us.

1. k) The guests must have all the necessary information and instructions regarding the working of all the appliances at their disposal for their correct use.

HomeCareontheWeb Note – This is included in the “Guest Manual”.

1. l) All the guests must have full information and instructions related to the use of the installations, rooms and equipment of the dwelling as well as the admission of pets, the applicable smoking restrictions as well as any areas of restricted use.

HomeCareontheWeb Note – This is included in the “Guest Manual” and it is also part of our set up procedure to display necessary signs.