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EU considers pan-European rental regulations
Reading Time: 3 minutesBelgium: The EU is consulting on regulating the short-term rental market across the bloc, with the option of a single set of pan-European rules being considered. The Commission says it wants to support an expansion of competition and players in the sector but also respect EU law which allows for Member States to apply local […]
Edinburgh launches short-let control area consultation
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Edinburgh Council has launched a public consultation on plans to turn the city into a short-term let control area. The council is seeking views on whether to introduce new short-term let (STL) regulations that would mainly affect people who let out their homes or rooms though Airbnb – Edinburgh has the highest proportion of […]
Airbnb “black box” team pays guests and hosts millions after incidents in rental properties
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Reports have revealed that Airbnb has been spending approximately $50 million a year to keep serious incidents in its rentals out of the press through the use of a “black box” team. The cash has been given to both hosts and guests so that they will not “imply responsibility or liability” on Airbnb. These […]
Amsterdam to appeal against ruling on Airbnb listings
Reading Time: < 1 minuteNetherlands: The Dutch capital city of Amsterdam has announced that it will appeal against a recent court ruling to end its ban on Airbnb listings in three neighbourhoods. Gastvrij Amsterdam, an interest group of holiday tenants and short-term rental owners, brought the case to court earlier this month, and was able to achieve putting an […]
Short-term rental bill passes Australian Parliament
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAustralia: The Owners Corporation and Other Acts Amendment Bill 2020 has passed through the Upper House of Victorian Parliament, ensuring the protection of short stay operations in the state. Developing from previous inquiries made by parliament into the short stay operations in the state, the legislation covers the operations of short stay accommodation businesses in […]
Paris rules to restrict short-term rental operations
Reading Time: 2 minutesFrance: Authorities in Paris have won a final court challenge in an effort to restrict the use of properties in the French capital for short-term rental operations. France’s highest court, the Court of Cassation, ruled that regulations meant to hinder the effects of Airbnb and other short-term rental sites on the property market were “proportionate” […]
Santa Fe passes new short-term rental restrictions
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: The city of Santa Fe, in New Mexico, has approved new restrictions for short-term rental owners in an effort to reduce the number of properties operating without permits. The Santa Fe Council voted 8-1 on Thursday to limit the number of short-term rental units to one per person and to restricts owners using services […]
Christchurch considering short-term rental legislation
Reading Time: 2 minutesNew Zealand: Christchurch city council in New Zealand is considering implementing a variety of new restrictions on short-term rentals. Proposed changes include limiting the types of rentals in certain districts, limiting the number of days a property can be rented out, and defining the types of buildings where properties can be rented. The council received […]
Expedia signs MOU in San Diego
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Expedia Group, which owns short-term rental brands such as Vrbo and HomeAway, has signed a memorandum of understanding on potential regulations with a San Diego union. Unite Here Local 30, representing around 6,000 hotel, airport, and restaurant workers in the San Diego area, have signed, marking a key deal for labour-rental relations. Across the […]
Colorado rentals to reopen today
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: The state of Colorado will allow short-term rentals to open starting today, Monday June 1. Julie Sutor, county communications director, said the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment plans to open short-term rentals statewide effective June 1. On May 15, Summit County requested a variance from Governor Jared Polis’ safer-at-home order to open […]