Avignon has officially banned key boxes as part of a campaign to control short-term property rentals, aligning with similar initiatives across various French cities. Deputy mayor Paul-Roger Gontard stated, "The Wild West of Airbnb is over!" This policy is aimed at reducing the increasing number of illegal short-term rentals, thereby promoting affordable housing. However, critics argue that the enforcement measures may lack substantive impact despite strong rhetoric from officials. Key boxes, utilized predominantly for rental properties, have become a focal point in the broader struggle against housing abuse.
"The Wild West of Airbnb is over!" declared the city's deputy mayor for urban development, Paul-Roger Gontard, at the launch of a campaign to remove boxes that have been placed on public property.
They insist that their firm stance will make it harder for rogue short-term property rentals, aiming to improve availability of affordable housing.
Despite the hyperbole surrounding campaign launches, the actual laws themselves are pretty limited in their enforcement and impact on rental practices.
Key boxes are designed for storing keys securely; however, their prevalence in short-term rentals has raised concerns among city officials.
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