Airbnb is suing New York City over a recently passed law that allows the collection of Airbnb hosts' data, claiming the ordinance violates users' constitutional rights.
The city is suing Airbnb. Stanley Karol is suing the city. Airbnb is funding his lawsuit. It's a free-for-all.
'We commend New York City’s Council Members and the many local neighborhood and housing groups who have been working hard to preserve affordable housing and safe neighborhoods for the city’s workforce and hold Airbnb accountable.'
The Miami-Dade 11th Circuit Court last week denied Airbnb's multiple motions to dismiss the lawsuit launched by three subsidiaries of Apartment Investment and Management Company (Aimco) and cleared the way for the Aimco subsidiaries to pursue claims against the short-term rental giant which has intentionally brokered unauthorized short-term rentals at Aimco communities.
The company is accusing New York City lawmakers of being paid off by the hotel industry, days before a crucial hearing.
Travelling to Japan in June? If you've made a booking with Airbnb, you may have to find alternative accommodation.
Short-term rental website Airbnb, which has been challenging traditional hotel operators such as Accor and Marriott, said it would automatically cap the number of days its hosts can rent their property each year in central Paris.
Airbnb is celebrating a partial win over a housing law change in Berlin that last year led to a total clampdown on the short term renting of entire homes to visitors to the city. City authorities had couched the move as a necessary measure to tackle housing shortages affecting locals.