Blogs

The Legislature has passed a bill that exempts some short-term rental operators from collecting lodging taxes from guests; Governor Phil Murphy has 45 days to sign it into law....Continued

Governor David Ige will likely veto Senate Bill 1292; Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell signs Bill 89....Continued

The new ordinance outlines strong penalties for running illegal short-term rentals and also sets requirements for short-term rental platforms such as Airbnb and VRBO....Continued

The new law applies to properties that are not hotels, motels, lodging houses, or bed-and-breakfasts in which at least one room is rented for 31 days or less in a year...Continued

The new ordinance requires short-term rental operators to hold a current TPT license and prohibits short-term rentals from hosting special events, such as large parties. ...Continued

The ruling and agreement in New York could set precedents for other cities that would like Airbnb to share listings data in order to enforce short-term rental rules. ...Continued

Hawaii County has adopted finalized rules governing short-term rentals on the Big Island. ...Continued

New requirements include short-term rental owners in residential neighborhoods must live in their rental properties, and obtain a new type of license. ...Continued

United States District Judge Leo T. Sorokin has temporarily blocked parts of Boston’s controversial new short-term rental law while a lawsuit by Airbnb against the city proceeds....Continued

The bill now goes to Governor David Ige for his signature and would become effective upon approval, but Ige has not indicated whether he will sign the bill. ...Continued