The House unanimously passed legislation that would regulate fee transparency on travel bookings of all kinds, including short-term rentals.
In the fight against state and local regulations, short-term rental companies like Airbnb and Vrbo have a secret weapon: hosts.
In a lawsuit filed at the New York State Supreme Court, the company argues "Local Law 18" effectively puts in place the "most extreme and oppressive regulatory scheme yet, which operates as a de facto ban against short-term rentals in New York."