MEP rental registration questions are seeking clarification from Aruba’s government on the legal basis for a compulsory register of vacation-rental and Airbnb properties, according to Diario.
Party asks who has authority
The opposition parliamentary group said it had directed questions to the responsible ministers after three ministers jointly announced the arrangement. It wants the government to explain each minister’s authority and what the scheme means for owners whose permits are already in order.
Personal-data safeguards questioned
MEP also asked who would have access to owners’ information and what protections would prevent misuse or disclosure for unrelated purposes. It questioned possible consequences for owners who do not register, including their eligibility for a temporary or regularization arrangement.
Legal objection remains the party’s position
The group said it supports clarity in the sector but advised owners not to register until the legal framework is settled. That advice and the claim of insufficient legal authority are MEP’s position, not a court ruling. The cited report did not include a government response to these questions.
Source: Read the original Diario report.
