Glasgow seeks court enforcement of Airbnb ban
UK: Glasgow City Council is seeking a first-of-its-kind court interdict to shut a short-term rental property which will not comply
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Legislation
ASSC criticises Scottish household mixing rules
UK: The Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers [ ASSC ] has criticised the Scottish government’s policy on household mixing, claiming that
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Sunak announces new jobs scheme, extended VAT cut
UK: Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the government’s replacement for the UK furlough scheme, which will support the wages of workers
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Holiday park director banned over £19m failed investment scheme
UK: The director of holiday park firm Walsham Chalet Park Ltd, Simon Moir, has been banned from running a business
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CJEU sides with cities on short-term rental crackdowns
Europe: The Court of Justice of the European Union [ CJEU ] in Luxembourg has ruled in favour of municipalities
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England hospitality venues on curfew, face masks compulsory
UK: Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that hospitality venues such as pubs, bars and restaurants must close at 22:00
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ITV report alleges illegal gatherings being held in UK Airbnbs
UK: A report on ITV Meridian has revealed that a number of UK Airbnb hosts are continuing to accept bookings from
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Welsh councillor calls Airbnb a “blight on communities”
UK: Welsh Councillor Aaron Wynne attacked Airbnb this week, calling the platform a “blight on communities,” and stating he wants
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Airbnb responds to upcoming EU Digital Services Act
EU: Airbnb has submitted its response to the European Commission’s proposed Digital Services Act, detailing the type of framework it
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Wataga Properties sues Lloyds for $180m
Canada: Calgary-based vacation rental property management firm Wataga Properties has brought a class-action lawsuit worth $180 million against Lloyds Underwriters
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