Experts see strict enforcement of new anti-Airbnb law
New York’s new law barring advertisements for short-term apartment rentals may be up for a challenge in a Manhattan federal court. However, its effect is
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Long-term impact of short-term rentals spells trouble for New York
By REBNY President John Banks Last week, the New York State Legislature took an important step in providing the tools for better enforcement of illegal
Rent-stabilized tenants, landlords bash Airbnb during RGB hearing
By Sabina Mollot In a historic first for the annual tenant versus landlord battle that is the Rent Guidelines Board, both sides are in agreement.
Senate approves bill that may lead to ban of Airbnb listings
A bill that aims to prohibit listings for short-term rentals has been approved by the New York State Senate, boosting the possibility of an outright
Institutional investors warming to Airbnb
Airbnb, the short-term apartment rental service, has long sold itself as a way for struggling tenants to make money on the side, exchanging free space
The sharing effect: Airbnbʼs impact on real estate market
By Stuart Eisenberg and Anthony La Malfa, BDO USA, LLP Used by more than 60 million people in 190 countries, Airbnb – the trusted community marketplace
Simple solution to home rental occupancy tax and compliance
By Rob Stephens, Co-Founder and General Manager, Avalara MyLodgeTax Every day now there are articles, headlines, editorials and complaints about tax and regulatory issues in
Mayor doubles OSE budget for Airbnb fight
The Mayor’s Office of Special Enforcement (OSE) was allocated $1.2 million in additional funds to fight illegal conversions of residential units to hotel rooms. Illegal
Airbnb a political hot potato, says city enforcer
The City of New York is trying to put the squeeze on illegal hoteliers, by raising the fines for first-time offenders dramatically, while focusing on
New Yorkers need to educate themselves on Airbnb issues
Airbnb has become all the rage in New York and it is easy to understand why. However, while short-term rental transactions via Airbnb’s website provide