The Hidden Human Cost: How Short-Term Rentals Displace Local Communities
Maria Santos watched from her apartment window as another moving truck pulled away from her San Francisco neighborhood. The third…
Editorial
<p data-sourcepos="3:1-3:223">Short-term rentals are changing our neighborhoods fast. Are these changes good for the people who live here? We see cities trying to make rules. They want to find a balance between tourists and residents. But is it working?</p> <p data-sourcepos="5:1-5:225">Why do we always react instead of planning? Why are the people living here the ones dealing with the problems? Loud parties. Too much trash. Strangers coming and going all the time. It doesn't feel like home anymore for some.</p> <p data-sourcepos="7:1-7:221">It's time to ask tough questions. What are our leaders doing? Are the big rental companies listening? Our neighborhoods are where we live. They are not just places for visitors. We need to protect them. What do you think?</p>
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Parsing Airbnb’s Congressional Campaign: What Regulatory Reform Really Means for Short-Term Rentals
Airbnb’s push for federal reform of short-term rental regulations aims to shape the rules that govern hosts, investors, and affordable…
Balancing Act: What New STR Regulations in Major U.S. Cities Signal for Hosts and Communities
Major U.S. cities have enacted new short-term rental regulations for 2024, including tougher licensing, rental day caps, and data-sharing requirements—transforming…
The Legal Chessboard of STRs: How Regulatory Power Plays Shape Airbnb’s—and Your—Future
Short-term rental regulations are shifting rapidly as Airbnb and similar platforms take an active role in political advocacy, raising the…
Parsing Pittsfield: What Do New Short-Term Rental Limits Really Mean for Hosts and Communities?
Pittsfield, Massachusetts is finalizing short-term rental rules, including caps on the number of properties one person can own and limiting…
Juneau’s STR Task Force: Incremental Tweaks, Not Sweeping Caps – A Legal Analysis
Juneau’s STR task force proposes allowing multiple short-term rentals per dwelling and offers a grandfathering period for existing operators, but…
Idaho Supreme Court Strikes Down STR Ban: What the Landmark Lava Hot Springs Ruling Really Means
The Idaho Supreme Court's unanimous ruling overturning Lava Hot Springs' ban on non-owner-occupied STRs marks a legal sea change. State…
Ireland’s STR Playbook: Big Numbers, Big Questions, and What the US Needs to Know
Ireland's grappling with short-term rentals offers big lessons for the US. An Airbnb study touts €501M in economic impact, but…
Beyond the Nest Egg: How Sharing Your Home Can Cultivate a Richer Retirement for Couples
Older couples are increasingly opening their homes to travelers through platforms like Airbnb, finding not just financial benefits but also…
Airbnb’s Global Tightrope: Walking Between Innovation and Regulation
Airbnb connects millions worldwide, but its rapid growth constantly clashes with local regulations. From Washington State to Lisbon, cities grapple…
