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Homelessness NSW calls for 7.5% levy on short-term rentals
Reading Time: 2 minutesAustralia: Homelessness NSW has called on the New South Wales government to introduce a 7.5 per cent levy on short-term rental bookings, claiming the measure could raise almost AUD$50 million for homelessness services.
Airbnb appoints David Spielfogel as global policy chief
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Airbnb has appointed former Lime executive David Spielfogel as global head of public policy as Jay Carney prepares to leave the short-term rental platform.
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.