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Airbnb Rentals Could Be Harder to Come by in Hawaii. Here’s Why and When That Might Happen
New bills will give counties the power to limit short-term rentals amidst housing shortages.
Airbnb Updates Cancellation Policy: What Travelers Need to Know
Airbnb has updated its policy to include refunds for cancellations due to foreseeable weather events.
Airbnb Bans Indoor Security Cameras, Limits Use of Outdoor Cameras Across Global Listings
The use of indoor cameras inside Airbnb-listed properties is now strictly prohibited.
Second-Home Owners Will Need Planning Permission for Short-Term Holiday Lets
The government will also introduce a mandatory national register of short-term lets so local councils can have greater information on housing in their area.
Airbnb Fined 15 Million by Australian Competition Regulators
Australian property listings were advertised in USD leading up to 70,000 customers to unknowingly book stays at an inflated price.
Airbnb Owners Say Crackdown on Short-Term Rentals Is Impractical, Moving Too Fast
Ottawa recently introduced measures to crack down on short-term rentals, the aim being to open them up to long-term renters amid a national housing shortage.
Feds Have ‘Opportunities’ to Reduce Airbnb-type Short-Term Rentals, Says Minister
The housing minister says his government is ’very much looking' at making changes in the area of short-term rentals through the use of the federal tax system.
Most New York Airbnb Applications Don’t Meet City Requirements
New York City has strict housing rules, making it difficult for some Airbnb owners.
Byron Bay Caps Short-Term Stays to 60 Nights, Airbnb Warns of ‘Catastrophic’ Impact
The decision will not impact hosted short-term rentals where the host remains on the premises during the stay.
Travellers to Victoria Could Be Forced to Pay 7.5 Percent ‘Tourism Tax’
The state opposition said this was the 50th new tax (or tax increase) since the Andrews government won power in 2014.
Opinion: Airbnb Is Not Responsible for Our Housing Crisis
Airbnb is an easy target. Any change makes people uneasy, and innovations like these are definitely a change.
