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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.
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PublishedOctober 12, 2016
Rules for short-term rentals like those through Airbnb proposed in Portland
The regulations would allow rentals only at primary residences and would limit the number of guests to six, but critics call the rules too restrictive.
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PublishedSeptember 8, 2016
Airbnb apologizes for racism complaints, outlines new policies
The company also plans to automatically block future reservations for dates when a host has already told someone that a property was unavailable.
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PublishedAugust 10, 2016
For now, Portland will not act on zoning complaints against short-term rentals
City Manager Jon Jennings asks the Housing Committee to fast-track a policy to deal with rentals like those offered through online sites such as Airbnb.
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PublishedAugust 8, 2016
Maine towns pressured to rein in short-term rentals of homes as popularity grows
Some officials consider ordinances while others steer clear amid issues of fair competition, neighborhood disruptions and safety.
