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Following are all UrbanTurf articles filed under Airbnb Illegal, from most recent to least.
Councilmember McDuffie Introduces Bill to Cut Down on Airbnb Abuse in DC
Nena Perry-Brown | January 31st 2017
This morning, Ward 5 Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie introduced a bill in DC that will create regulatory mechanisms for short-term rental platforms like... read»
Airbnb's Legal Woes Continue in Largest U.S. Market
Nena Perry-Brown | October 24th 2016
New York is the most recent locality to pass a law discouraging Airbnb rentals -- and the company has filed a federal suit in response.... read»
Berlin Bans Renting Whole Homes Through Airbnb
Nena Perry-Brown | May 3rd 2016
On Monday, Berlin enacted a law which prohibits entire apartments and homes from being rented on a short-term basis through Airbnb and similar website... read»
Proposed Legislation Would Heavily Regulate Airbnb Rentals in DC
UrbanTurf Staff | September 24th 2015
Hotel owners and employees are behind legislation aimed at heavily regulating Airbnb rentals in the District. ... read»
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Attorney General: Most of NYC's Airbnb Listings Are Illegal
Lark Turner | April 22nd 2014
In an affidavit, the New York attorney general says the popular room- and apartment-sharing service is full of illegal rentals in New York City.... read»
Airbnb Starts Collecting Hotel Tax in San Francisco
Lark Turner | April 1st 2014
The move, which will charge the hotel tax directly to renters, may signal Airbnb's willingness to be treated as a hotelier.... read»
How to Legally Rent on Airbnb in DC
Lark Turner | January 31st 2014
UrbanTurf reached out to the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs for details regarding what an Airbnb host can do to avoid running afoul of ... read»
As DC's Airbnb Economy Thrives, Legal Issues Remain
Lark Turner | January 31st 2014
For travelers and hosts, Airbnb feels like a win-win. However, as the service and others like it grow, budget-minded travelers aren't the only ones ta... read»
Airbnb Founder Proposes Tax, Neighbor Hotline
UrbanTurf Staff | October 3rd 2013
Airbnb recently proposed a few measures to get in the good graces of the cities where it operates. ... read»
Poll Results: Will DC Crack Down on Airbnb?
UrbanTurf Staff | May 24th 2013
Do readers think that DC will start cracking down on Airbnb hosts?... read»
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