Is rental arbitrage legal in Peru?
Yes, if the landlord consents in writing and the building allows it. Peru has no national short-term rental law in force today. The building's internal rules are what most often decide a deal.
Last reviewed . General information, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the district or a local attorney before signing a lease.
Three approvals. The building is the hard one.
In the US, the city permit usually decides whether you can operate. In Peru, the decision usually comes from the building, so check its rules first.
No STR law yet
Short-term rental is not specifically regulated at the national level. A registry bill (REDAT) cleared the Foreign Trade and Tourism Committee and awaits a floor vote.
Reglamento interno
Under Ley 27157, the owners' board can regulate or restrict temporary use by vote. Read the rules, and get the meeting minutes if they're silent.
Written consent
The Civil Code bars a tenant from subletting without the landlord's written consent. Without it, you're in breach and the lease can be terminated.
What applies across Peru.
Your Peru checklist.
- Property record (partida registral) from SUNARP matches the landlord
- Landlord ID, or a registered power of attorney
- Reglamento interno reviewed for short-stay clauses
- Owners' board minutes, if the rules are silent or require a vote
- No-debt letter from the building administrator
- Signed sublet addendum, stay type stated
- District ordinances checked for the address
ArbiBase verifies every item above before a Peru unit goes live.
Summary last reviewed October 2026. General information, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the district or a local attorney before signing a lease.
Rules to watch in 2026.
Peru is the most permissive of our pilot candidates today. That could change if the REDAT bill passes, so plan for registration rather than betting against it.
Miraflores Ordinance 561/MM. In practice it restricted short-term rentals in apartments. District-level risk is real, even without a national law.
PL 9084 and 9362 combined. The committee approved a single bill creating REDAT, a mandatory digital registry of tourist rentals.
Floor debate. One version would bar owners' boards from banning platform rentals while letting them set coexistence rules. Check whether that clause survives in the final text.
Registry number on every listing. ArbiBase files it as part of the Landing add-on, and the verified badge will show it.
City by city.
Peru FAQ.
Is rental arbitrage legal in Peru?
Yes, with the landlord’s written consent and the building’s permission. Peru has no national short-term rental law in force. The Civil Code requires written consent to sublet, and buildings can regulate short stays through their internal rules.
Do I need a license for an Airbnb in Peru?
Not yet at the national level. A bill creating a mandatory Digital Registry of Tourist Rentals (REDAT) cleared committee and was awaiting a floor vote as of May 2026. Some districts, including Miraflores, have issued their own ordinances.
Can a building ban Airbnb in Peru?
Yes. Under Ley 27157, the owners’ board can regulate or restrict temporary use through the reglamento interno. This is the most common reason deals fail in Lima.
Is mid-term rental easier than short-term in Peru?
Usually. Buildings accept 30+ night stays more readily, and they look like ordinary residential use. More than 40% of Lima bookings are already 30+ nights (Airbtics 2025 estimate).
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