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1. Competent authorities may, at any time after the registration number has been issued, verify the declaration and any supporting documentation submitted by a host pursuant to Article 5(1) and (2).

2. Where a competent authority, after verification pursuant to paragraph 1, finds that the information or documentation submitted pursuant to Article 5(1) and (2) is incomplete or incorrect, the competent authority shall have the power to ask the host to rectify the information and documentation provided via the functionality referred to in Article 4(3), point (e), within a reasonable period to be specified by the competent authority.

3. Where a host fails to rectify the requested information or documentation pursuant to paragraph 2, the competent authority shall have the power to suspend the validity of the affected registration number or numbers and to issue an order requesting online short-term rental platforms to remove, or to disable access to, any listing relating to the unit or units in question without undue delay.

4. Where a competent authority, after verification pursuant to paragraph 1, finds that there are manifest and serious doubts as regards the authenticity and validity of the information or documentation submitted pursuant to Article 5(1) and (2), it shall have the power to suspend the validity of the affected registration number or numbers and to issue an order requesting online short-term rental platforms to provide further information to enable the competent authorities to verify the authenticity and validity of the affected registration number or numbers, or to remove, or to disable access to, any listing relating to the unit or units in question without undue delay.

5. Where a competent authority intends to suspend the validity of a registration number or numbers pursuant to paragraphs 3 or 4, or withdraw the number or numbers pursuant to paragraph 6, it shall notify the host in writing stating the reasons for that intention. The host shall be given the opportunity to be heard and, where appropriate, to rectify the information or documentation in question within a reasonable period to be specified by the competent authority. Where, after hearing the host, the competent authority confirms its intention to suspend, or withdraw, the validity of a registration number or numbers, it shall notify the host in writing of the decision to suspend the validity of a registration number or numbers, accompanied by a copy of the order referred to in paragraphs 3 or 4, or of the decision to withdraw the registration number or numbers, accompanied by a copy of the order in accordance with paragraph 6.

6. Without prejudice to paragraph 5, where the host has failed, through wilful misconduct or gross negligence, to rectify the information requested in accordance with paragraph 3, or has provided unauthentic or invalid information in accordance with paragraph 4, the competent authorities shall have the power to withdraw the registration number or numbers and issue an order requesting online short-term rental platforms to remove, or to disable access to, any listing relating to the unit or units in question without undue delay.

7. Orders issued pursuant to paragraphs 3, 4, 6 and 11 shall contain at least the following information:

(a) a statement of reasons;

(b) clear information enabling the provider of the online short-term rental platform to identify and locate the listing or listings concerned, such as one or more exact URLs and the identity of the competent authority;

(c) where available, the identity of the host and the registration number of the unit offered for short-term accommodation rental services, or, where applicable, any other information that may help identify the host and the unit.

8. The validity of a registration number shall remain suspended until the host has rectified the relevant information and documentation with the competent authorities. Upon reception, via the functionality referred to in Article 4(3), point (e), and verification of the accuracy, completeness and correctness of the information and documentation provided by the host, the competent authorities shall reinstate the registration number.

9. The competent authority shall inform the hosts about the mechanisms for redress available in relation to the steps taken pursuant to paragraphs 2 to 6 and 8.

10. Where a Member State requires hosts to submit further information and documentation as referred to in Article 5(3), and where the competent authority finds that there are serious doubts regarding the compliance with national, regional or local rules referred to in Article 2(2), point (a), it may apply the provisions of this Article to such information or documentation provided that the requirement in question is non-discriminatory and proportionate, and complies with Union law.

11. Where a registration procedure applies, Member States shall ensure that national law enables the competent authorities to order providers of online short-term rental platforms to provide the requested information and to remove listings concerning units offered without a registration number or with an invalid registration number, or in cases involving the misuse of a registration number.