Every day, short-term rentals play host to international visitors around the world. Whether for business or pleasure, short-stay accommodation websites like AirBnB.com, HomeAway.com, Tripping.com, and more have replaced...more
Airbnb poised for a reprieve in the EU - ("Why Airbnb Could Escape the Uber Trap in Europe," Fortune Magazine on Apr 30, 2019) The Court of Justice of the European Union is considering whether Airbnb was breaking the...more
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court unanimously decided that short-term rentals in areas zoned for “single housekeeping unit” is inconsistent with Pennsylvania legal precedent and governmental policy. This ruling is expected to...more
HomeAway and Airbnb Lose the Battle Against Santa Monica - ("Airbnb Loses Major Fight Over California City's Rental Law," Bloomberg Quint - Stories on Mar 13, 2019) On March 13, the Ninth Circuit ruled against HomeAway and...more
U.S. Circuit Court Deals a Blow to Short-Term Platforms - ("Airbnb Loses Major Fight Over California City's Rental Law," Bloomberg Quint - Stories, March 13, 2019) In somewhat of a surprise ruling issued last week, the...more
The industry is exploring ultra-short-term stays (in increments of minutes or hours) under startup Recharge, which allow hotels to rent out rooms for less than one day to people who need space for a quick nap. Recharge...more
In our upcoming Short-Term Rental Updates, we will share with you the latest news and stories related to short-term rentals, with a focus on industry-wide trends and regulatory developments, enforcement, and practical...more
On June 13, 2018, the City of Boston adopted a new City Ordinance to regulate so-called short-term rental housing units which commonly use certain internet home-sharing platforms such as AirBnB or HomeAway. Prior to the...more
Travelers across the world have embraced short term rentals from platforms such as AirBnb, VRBO, and HomeAway as a unique option for accommodations. These homesharing websites offer travelers an opportunity to stay in a place...more
Lending you a cup of sugar, offering to watch the kids, or grilling out on a summer afternoon— whatever the activity, our neighbors are a key part of what makes our communities familiar and unique. Neighbors help make a...more
In a blow not only to Airbnb but to supporters of the Communications Decency Act generally, on November 8, 2016, a federal judge rejected Airbnb’s bid for a preliminary injunction enjoining the City and County of San...more