France: Lawsuit concerning alleged liability for illegal subletting through Airbnb platform (joined appeals 23-22.723 and 24-13.163)
Progress
Current status
in force
07 Jan 2026 in force
Scope
Implementers
France
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
User identification requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: other
Government Branch
judiciary
Government Body
supreme court
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Court of Cassation determined Airbnb liable for illegal subletting on its platform
On 7 January 2026, the Court of Cassation issued a ruling in joined appeals Nos. 23-22.723 and 24-13.163, determining that Airbnb does not qualify as an internet hosting provider and can be held civilly liable for illegal subletting on its platform.…
Event type
civil lawsuit
Action type
ruling
Government branch
judiciary
Government body
supreme court