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Farrell Fritz, P.C.

Goodbye to Airbnb in NYC?

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The initial phase of New York City Local Law 18, also known as the Short-Term Rental Registration Law, went into effect in New York City on Tuesday, September 5th, 2023.  Enforcement of Local Law 18 is expected to...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Gimme Shelter: New York Local Law 18

New York Local Law 18, the so-called “Anti-Airbnb Law,” was enacted by the New York City Counsel on January 9, 2023. The new law – which took effect March 6, 2023 – is aimed at reducing undesirable short-term rentals in the...more

DarrowEverett LLP

Navigating the Legalities, Pros, and Cons of Short-Term Rentals

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Growth of Short-Term Rental Industry. Since 1995, the short-term rental industry has grown enormously with the launching of short-term rental companies such as Vrbo in 1995, Airbnb in 2008, and HomeToGo in 2014....more

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Southampton Town Targets Short Term Rentals For Enforcement Due To Covid-19 Outbreak

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In response to the Coronavirus outbreak, many New York City residents have sought refuge from the epicenter of the disease by travelling to the East End of Long Island....more

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Airbnb Slashes Boston Inventory to Meet New Requirements

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The number of Airbnb listings in Boston has been cut in half due to local ordinances regulating the operation of short-term rentals. Boston is not the only city pushing back on Airbnb, a company that is battling local city...more

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Florida Zoning Appeals Law: Miami Beach “Ban” on Short-Term Rentals Ruled Illegal

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In recent years, online platforms like Airbnb and HomeAway have made it easier for property owners to enter into the short-term rental market, which allows property owners to generate supplemental income and defray the cost...more

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Can Your HOA Say No to VRBO?

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In the not-so-distant past, if you wanted to get from one place to another without a car of your own, you would call a taxi, with your only choice being which of the many taxicab companies to call upon. Now, of course,...more

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Short-Term Rental Law Stumbles, But Survives Federal Court Challenge

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Earlier this month, a challenge to the Town of Shelter Island (“Shelter Island”) short term rental law ordinance enacted in April 2017, amended May 2019 (“STRL”), came to an end – for now. ...more

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Short-Term Rental Update: Vacasa nearly doubles real estate footprint with the acquisition of Wyndham vacation rentals;...

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Vacasa Nearly Doubles Real Estate Footprint - ("Vacation rental platform Vacasa will pay $162M to acquire Wyndham Vacation Rentals," GeekWire on Jul 30, 2019) We learned last week that Portland-based Vacasa plans to...more

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Short-Term Rental Update: Airbnb goes luxe; The Plum Guide aims to become the Michelin Guide for the short-term rental...

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Airbnb Goes Luxe - ("Airbnb dives into ultra-high-end rentals. Here’s what brokers think," Real Deal - LA Real Estate News on Jun 2, 2019) - Last week, Airbnb announced it was rolling out Airbnb Luxe, a vertical featuring...more

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Short-Term Rental Update: New Orleans looks to further restrict short-term rentals; Portland threatens to tighten the reins on...

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New Orleans Looks to Further Restrict STRs - ("New Orleans inches toward tighter short-term rental regulations," Curbed - New Orleans on May 20, 2019) The New Orleans City Council, after years of debating, is within 90...more

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Short-Term Rental Update: Short-term rental operator Lyric raises $160m; Fannie Mae-backed mortgages allowed for short-term...

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This week’s Short-Term Rental Update features a number of interesting topics, including these highlights...more

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Shakeup on Short-Term Rentals: Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rules on AirBnb and Homesharing

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AirBnb, HomeAway and other online homesharing platforms continue to rise in popularity as a unique method for tourists to “live like a local” for a few days’ time in a new city.  Homesharing platforms operate to the benefit...more

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Short-Term Rental Update: Airbnb argues about City of Boston's short-term rental ordinance; AirDNA expands footprint of rental...

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Airbnb Back in Court - ("New rules don’t seem to be bringing Boston many short-term rental applications," Curbed - Boston on Apr 10) Earlier this week, Airbnb was in court arguing that the City of Boston’s short-term...more

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Short-Term Rental Update: Short-term rentals continue to gain market share; partnering early in the multifamily development...

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Short-Term Rentals Continue to Gain Market Share - ("Booking Holdings breaks down private accommodation revenues for first time, now at 20% of total," Phocuswire, Feb 27, 2019) Alternative accommodations, including...more

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Think You Can Rent Out Your House While You’re On Vacation? Think Again.

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As summer ends and the cooler weather of fall arrives, Tripp Freeley yearned for the days of sun, sand and surf. So Tripp began planning his family’s vacation for next summer. A hotel would not work for Tripp, his wife and...more

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