Many homeowners and tenants consider Airbnb sublets to be a convenient way to help cover expenses and make extra money, but there’s little consideration for the serious problems that can occur and impact a neighborhood. That’s why groups of neighbors often advocate for regulations on short term rentals. Improper Airbnb subletting can have a negative[…]
Many landlords already know that illegal subletting can really be something that harms their rental operations. But not everyone is clear on some of the biggest dangers of this kind of situation. Here are six scenarios where landlords and others, including nearby neighbors, can really lose out. You’re On the Hook Illegal subletting can leave[…]
In Vancouver, British Columbia, Airbnb and Expedia have a lock on 90% of the short term rental activity. Mayor Gregor Robertson claims that “Short term rentals now make up 30% of Vancouver’s accommodations for tourists. Airbnb is effectively Vancouver’s largest hotel.” Since the city has a low vacancy rate for housing. city officials want to[…]
As many cities and towns are the country are dealing with illegal subletting and short term rentals by banning them, the city of Philadelphia, PA, has chosen a somewhat unusual route to handling the process of leasing them through platforms like Airbnb and VRBO. Recognizing that the city experiences space pressures when crowds come[…]
Illegal subletting is very controversial in many American communities, and the Hawaiian Islands are no exception. Islands like Maui see tremendous tourism volume every year and some local governments are simply fed up with people going under the radar to offer short-term rentals to travelers. As a result, Airbnb renters have every reason to be[…]
As a city dependent on tourism, Toronto city officials realize that Airbnb users bring over $4 million of revenue to city neighborhoods, but worry about the impact that shortterm rentals have on neighborhoods. Transient populations can bring noise, crime, parking problems, and other destabilizing influences. Proposed legislation develops a mechanism to monitor rentals on Airbnb and similar[…]