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Federal Court Upholds New Orleans' Strict STR Rules, Rejecting Airbnb
A federal appeals court rejected Airbnb's challenge to New Orleans' strict short-term rental rules. Here's what hosts mu
Regulation Change
Duluth May Ban Single-Family Homes From Becoming New STRs
Duluth is considering barring single-family homes from converting to vacation rentals. Here's what hosts need to know be
Enforcement
Spain Fines Airbnb €64 Million for Unlicensed STR Listings
Spain hit Airbnb with a €64M fine for advertising unlicensed rentals. Here's what hosts must know to stay compliant and
Enforcement
HGTV's Renovation Aloha Hosts Face $40,000 in Unpaid Fines for Illegal Airbnbs
HGTV stars Kamohai and Tristyn Kalama face $40,000 in unpaid Honolulu fines for illegal vacation rentals. Here is what w
Regulation Change
Portland STR Fines—Already Nation's Highest—Just Got Steeper
Portland's short-term rental fines were already among the highest in the US. A new increase makes non-compliance even co
Enforcement
Paris Hits Landlord with €600K Fine in Airbnb Crackdown
A Paris landlord faces a €600,000 fine in the city's escalating Airbnb crackdown. Here's what hosts must know to stay co
Enforcement
NYC Sues Brooklyn Airbnb Hosts Seeking Millions Over Fake Identities
NYC is suing Brooklyn Airbnb hosts for millions after they allegedly faked identities to skirt Local Law 18. Could compl
Enforcement
NYC Airbnb Fines Top Millions — But the City Collects Almost Nothing
NYC issued massive fines under its Airbnb crackdown, but an investigation found it collected a fraction. What hosts need
Enforcement
Lexington STR Hosts Owe $52,400 in Fines for Operating Unlicensed
Four Lexington, KY short-term rental properties racked up $52,400 in unpaid fines. Here's what hosts must know to stay c
Enforcement
Honolulu Airbnb Host Faces $590,000 Fine: What Went Wrong
A single Honolulu vacation rental listing resulted in a $590,000 fine. Here's what happened, and how knowing local STR r
Enforcement
Chicago Sues Airbnb & Top Host Over Illegal STR Violations
Chicago has sued Airbnb and one of its most active hosts over illegal short-term rentals. See how compliance tools could
Regulation Change
Arizona County Reclassifies 900+ Airbnbs as Commercial Property
An Arizona assessor reclassified 900+ short-term rentals as commercial properties, raising tax bills for hosts. Here's w
Enforcement
Nashville Host Fined $50,000 for Operating Illegal Short-Term Rental
A Nashville Airbnb host faces $50,000 in fines after operating an unpermitted short-term rental for over two years. Here
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