Brazil’s STJ rules residents can approve or restrict Airbnb rentals in condominiums

On 2026-05-09, Brazil’s Superior Court of Justice (STJ) ruled that condominium residents can require a qualified majority approval for short-term rentals through platforms like Airbnb. The Second Section said such rentals can alter the residential use of buildings, and the decision affects condominium governance nationwide. Airbnb said it would appeal and argued the ruling concerns only a specific case.