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The maximum civil fine for a change-of-use violation has doubled under Loi Le Meur to €100,000 per unit.
Nearly €1M in Paris Airbnb Fines in Three Months: Regulation Enforcement in France Gains Momentum
Summary
Paris is cracking down on illegal short-term rentals, with fines projected to exceed €4 million in 2026. A recent court case resulted in a €585,000 fine for an SCI converting a building to Airbnb units. The implementation of Loi Le Meur is leading to increased enforcement, and new EU data-sharing regulations will make it easier to identify violations.
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