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Columbus adds criminal background check to host licensing scheme
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: The city of Columbus, Ohio is adding a criminal background check to its licensing scheme for possible hosts. While the city had previously required background checks, they allowed various platforms to conduct them in house. However, city officials said that these results would “vary considerably”. Now, after a Monday City Council meeting, hosts will […]
Columbus sets up rental licensing system
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: An updated licensing system for short-term rental properties came into effect last Friday, 1st March, in the city of Columbus. As a result of the implementation of the licensing system, anyone who is renting out their homes on sites such as Airbnb will now be required to apply for a licence in person at […]