By Brunno Braga, published in Yahoo! News
Airbnb filed a lawsuit against the city of New York earlier this month, on June 1. In the lawsuit, the company alleges that the city had effectively banned short-term rentals, limiting the number of individuals who can provide lodging through the platform, Reuters reported. The company asserts in its filing to the Supreme Court of New York that the city council implemented its most stringent and burdensome set of regulations in 2022. The latest regulations essentially act as a ‘de facto’ ban on short-term rentals in New York.
The lawsuit comes amid a recent increase in the introduction of short-term rental ordinances throughout the United States. Airbnb aims to challenge the stringent regulations and advocate for hosts who depend on short-term rentals for income. City ordinances vary in their requirements. Some require hosts to obtain licenses and pay registration fees while others outright prohibit short-term rentals in certain business districts.
Brunno's full article can be found at https://news.yahoo.com/airbnb-vs-york-city-short-212848317.html
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