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Hosts will now have to secure approval for short-term rentals. News 

Airbnb Listings in NYC Being Removed Due to ‘De Facto Ban’

Jim Hendler

If you’re searching for a short-term rental in New York City on Airbnb, you may have limited options. The city is now cracking down on hosts by implementing new regulations. Hosts must now submit a registration application and fulfill certain criteria in order to rent out their homes for less than 30 days. Additionally, hosts can only offer short-term stays if they are also present in the home, and they can only accommodate a maximum of two guests at a time. It’s important to note that these requirements are not…

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City councils around the United States are increasingly introducing ordinances to regulate short-term rentals News 

Airbnb Files Lawsuit Against New York Over Restrictive Measures on Short-Term Rentals

Sanjay Patil, ,

Airbnb Inc. sued New York City on Thursday over a new law it called an “effective ban” on short-term rentals that takes effect in July and that the company says will limit the number of rental units in the city. . City councils across the United States are increasingly adopting ordinances to regulate short-term rentals. In some cases, property managers must obtain licenses and pay registration fees or limit the number of short-term rentals in commercial areas. The company’s filing with the New York State Supreme Court says the New…

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