Airbnb
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PublishedFebruary 22, 2018
Airbnb will use inspectors to certify that rentals are up to snuff
A new program will send them to properties in 13 cities to review quality, cleanliness and amenities.
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PublishedJanuary 5, 2018
Maine Voices: Remember that owners of short-term rentals are our neighbors
This is not the Trump model of investment, but people investing locally, often refurbishing homes.
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PublishedDecember 11, 2017
Councilors will consider curbing short-term rentals in South Portland
Some residents say short-term rentals are driving up home prices, turning houses into hotels and changing the character of their neighborhoods.
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PublishedMarch 27, 2017
Portland’s new rules limit short-term rentals, add fees for hosts
The ordinance to take effect Jan. 1 caps the number of short-term units in non-owner-occupied buildings at 300 and requires hosts to pay registration fees.
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PublishedMarch 8, 2017
Airbnb is said to be exploring expansion in long-term home rentals
Craigslist currently dominates rental markets in many cities with its 'sublets/temporary' section, but Airbnb believes there may be an opportunity to offer a safer, identity-verified alternative.
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PublishedFebruary 8, 2017
Portland council will consider regulating short-term rentals like Airbnb, VRBO
The council's Housing Committee votes 3-0 to recommend regulations including a 300-unit limit on short-term rentals in homes that aren't owner-occupied.
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PublishedOctober 26, 2016
Portland housing panel floats looser rules for short-term rentals
Saying regulations proposed by the city are too restrictive, committee members discuss a set of rules for property owners to operate the rentals on a casual and commercial basis.
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PublishedOctober 22, 2016
New York slaps new rules on Airbnb, with fines up to $7,500
Enforcement will be a challenge. Thousands of short-term apartment rentals are listed for New York City despite a 2010 law that prohibits rentals of fewer than 30 days when the owner or tenant is not present.
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PublishedOctober 21, 2016
Crackdown looming on illegal Airbnb rentals in New York
Supporters of the measure say unlicensed rentals hurt local hotels and reduce the number of affordable apartments in New York City.
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PublishedOctober 13, 2016
Short-term rentals bring needed cash, Portland residents tell committee considering new rules
Many at Thursday's public hearing speak in favor of short-term rentals such as Airbnb, but some say Portland must crack down on rogue operators.