Tourist homeowners expecting incoming cash: Savona, FIAIP announces plans for rental payments
Title: Confusion Arises Over Copyright Royalty Fees for Tourist Rentals in Our Province 🧐
Hey there! Here's the lowdown on the buzz around a recent uproar among property owners in our province who rent out properties for tourists.
Property owners have received notices demanding payments for licensing fees related to copyright royalties. Sounds familiar? This is all thanks to SIAE, Società Italiana degli Autori ed Editori, who've been sending out demands for 186 euros. But fear not, if your rental happens to be for short-term periods, you might be able to negotiate a lower fee.
Why the demand? According to SIAE, the payment of copyright royalties - distinct from any special Rai fees - is essential for installing audio/video devices in structures subject to short-term rentals.
Fiaip Savona, an association representing these property owners, isn't too happy about this. They claim SIAE is equating tourist apartments to hotels and B&Bs, but the differences are significant. Most of these properties are managed by private citizens, not tourism entrepreneurs. So, Fiaip advises property owners to ponder over the payment demands carefully. As of now, SIAE has stated that, according to their interpretation, the fee is due for rentals less than 30 days. But the question remains, are longer rentals subject to payment too? Time will tell.
Without specific provincial regulations, it's hard to compare these requirements to those for hotels and B&Bs. However, general knowledge indicates that property owners who provide copyrighted music, films, or other media in their rented spaces might be subject to copyright royalties, much like hotels and B&Bs do. The key difference is that commercial hospitality businesses have standard agreements with licensing organizations, whereas private property owners may face different obligations.
So, if you're a property owner who finds themselves in this pickle, consider seeking advice from local copyright licensing bodies or your province's tourism authorities. For now, the usual routine includes obtaining appropriate licenses for public performance of copyrighted works and paying royalties, set by licensing organizations according to property use and size.
Stay tuned for updates, and don't forget to keep those copyrighted tunes and movies in check! 🎧🎥💸
Investing in real-estate rentals for tourists in our province may require additional expense for finance, as property owners are now being demanded payments for licensing fees related to copyright royalties. This issue arises from SIAE, an Italian licensing organization, requiring 186 euros for properties with audio/video devices. As property owners might be able to negotiate if their rentals are short-term, they should carefully consider these demands and possibly consult local copyright licensing bodies or tourism authorities.
