Chicago sues Airbnb and host company over alleged short-term rental violations

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: The City of Chicago has filed a lawsuit against Airbnb and local host company Slumber Stay, alleging they failed to comply with the city’s short-term rental regulations.
Salt Lake City introduces first short-term rental licensing scheme

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Salt Lake City will introduce its first licensing framework for short-term rentals from 1 July, bringing new operating requirements for Airbnb and Vrbo hosts across the city.
Host & Guest launches Fix+ to reduce late-night guest issues

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK:Host & Guest has launched Host & Guest Fix+, a platform designed to help short-term rental hosts reduce out-of-hours guest calls and messages.
Airbnb warns EU states are unprepared for incoming STR data rules

Reading Time: 3 minutesEurope: Airbnb has warned that not all EU Member States are ready to implement the bloc’s new short-term rental data-sharing rules ahead of the regulation coming into force later this month.