Already 77 Investigations Into Illegal Holiday Rentals in Ghent This Year: "We Are Stepping up Checks to Tackle Abuse"

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In Ghent, 77 investigations into potentially illegal tourist accommodations have already been launched this year. Inspectors take action following complaints or make targeted inquiries if the purpose of a house is unclear. Flanders will enable even more inspections in the autumn by sharing addresses of rental platforms. "We can then screen street by street to tackle abuses," the city states.