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Which popular platform has been accused of inflating house prices and pushing out locals?
Which popular platform has been accused of inflating house prices and pushing out locals?
Which European city announced a ban on new Airbnb listings and other short-term holiday rentals in its historic city centre?
Which European city announced a ban on new Airbnb listings and other short-term holiday rentals in its historic city centre?
Which country's capital has announced that, from July 2024, home owners will be limited to renting out individual units to tourists for a maximum of 90 days per year?
Which country's capital has announced that, from July 2024, home owners will be limited to renting out individual units to tourists for a maximum of 90 days per year?
Which popular Malaysian island introduced a ban on Airbnb-style accommodation?
Which popular Malaysian island introduced a ban on Airbnb-style accommodation?
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In San Francisco, what is the maximum rental limit for Airbnbs?
In San Francisco, what is the maximum rental limit for Airbnbs?
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What is the maximum stay cap for short-term rentals in certain boroughs of Montreal, Quebec?
What is the maximum stay cap for short-term rentals in certain boroughs of Montreal, Quebec?
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In Vancouver, what is the maximum number of nights allowed for each stay in an Airbnb?
In Vancouver, what is the maximum number of nights allowed for each stay in an Airbnb?
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How many days per year can Airbnb hosts welcome guests in Toronto?
How many days per year can Airbnb hosts welcome guests in Toronto?
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When was the ban on short-term holiday rentals introduced in Penang, Malaysia?
When was the ban on short-term holiday rentals introduced in Penang, Malaysia?
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What is the maximum rental period required for Airbnb stays in Singapore?
What is the maximum rental period required for Airbnb stays in Singapore?
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In Tokyo, what is the limit for short-term rentals per year?
In Tokyo, what is the limit for short-term rentals per year?
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How many days per year can Airbnb hosts rent out their properties in Sydney, Australia?
How many days per year can Airbnb hosts rent out their properties in Sydney, Australia?
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What is the maximum number of rental days per year allowed for Parisians renting their primary residence on platforms like Airbnb?
What is the maximum number of rental days per year allowed for Parisians renting their primary residence on platforms like Airbnb?
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What is the maximum number of rental days per year allowed for hosts in Amsterdam without a permit for short-term stays?
What is the maximum number of rental days per year allowed for hosts in Amsterdam without a permit for short-term stays?
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What is the maximum percentage of homes in residential areas that Palm Springs, California has limited short-term rentals to?
What is the maximum percentage of homes in residential areas that Palm Springs, California has limited short-term rentals to?
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Which city has banned short-term private room rentals?
Which city has banned short-term private room rentals?
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Which city requires hosts to apply for a change of use if they exceed 90 rental nights per year on Airbnb?
Which city requires hosts to apply for a change of use if they exceed 90 rental nights per year on Airbnb?
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Which country has stopped issuing new licenses for Airbnbs and is reviewing existing licenses every five years to control rental prices?
Which country has stopped issuing new licenses for Airbnbs and is reviewing existing licenses every five years to control rental prices?
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Which state in the USA will require licensing for new Airbnb owners from July 2023?
Which state in the USA will require licensing for new Airbnb owners from July 2023?
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Which city has enforced strict registration, zoning, and maintenance rules for short-term rentals?
Which city has enforced strict registration, zoning, and maintenance rules for short-term rentals?
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Which city in Italy is considering restrictions on Airbnb-style rentals?
Which city in Italy is considering restrictions on Airbnb-style rentals?
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Which city in the USA has banned rental stays under 90 days and allows counties to introduce rules for phasing out short-term rentals?
Which city in the USA has banned rental stays under 90 days and allows counties to introduce rules for phasing out short-term rentals?
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Which city in Spain has banned tourist rentals in apartment buildings?
Which city in Spain has banned tourist rentals in apartment buildings?
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Which city in the UK requires planning permission for second home rentals?
Which city in the UK requires planning permission for second home rentals?
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Study Notes
Regulations on Airbnb and Similar Platforms Across Europe and North America
- Parisians renting their primary residence on platforms like Airbnb must register with the local town hall and are limited to 120 rental days per year.
- Berlin requires a permit to rent out an entire property on a short-term basis and limits second homes to 90 rental days per year.
- Florence, Venice, and Milan in Italy are considering restrictions on Airbnb-style rentals; Italy's tourism ministry is drafting a law to curb short-term holiday lets nationwide.
- In Amsterdam, hosts can only rent out their properties for a maximum of 30 nights per year without a permit for short-term stays.
- Portugal has stopped issuing new licenses for Airbnbs and is reviewing existing licenses every five years to control rental prices.
- Barcelona has banned short-term private room rentals, while Palma has banned tourist rentals in apartment buildings and Valencia is battling to ban short-term holiday lets in its historic center.
- In London, Airbnb hosts are limited to 90 rental nights per year without applying for a change of use; Scotland requires a license for short-term letting, and Edinburgh requires planning permission for second home rentals.
- Honolulu has banned rental stays under 90 days and allows counties to introduce rules for phasing out short-term rentals; Memphis will require licensing for new Airbnb owners from July 2023.
- New York has enforced strict registration, zoning, and maintenance rules for short-term rentals, with hosts required to provide proof of residence and register listings with the mayor's office.
- Palm Springs, California has capped the number of short-term rental days at 26 and limited such rentals to 20% of homes in residential areas.
- Various cities and states in the USA are tightening regulations on Airbnb to curb overtourism and maintain profitability for existing hosts.
- Hawaii has banned rental stays under 90 days on the island of Oahu, and New York has enforced strict rules and registration for short-term rentals, leading to potential booking cancellations.
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Test your knowledge of Airbnb and short-term rental regulations in Europe and North America with this quiz. Learn about restrictions, permits, and limitations in popular cities and regions, as well as the impact of these regulations on hosts and the tourism industry.
