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While pandemic shutdowns put debates about rules for short-term rentals on hold, now that vacation rentals are getting back to business, cities are resurrecting proposals for regulation....Continued

The memorandum of understanding between Expedia Group and Unite Here Local 30 outlines a plan for keeping some short-term rentals legal but reducing their number, and legalizing home sharing....Continued

The Kauai agreements are the latest example of cooperation between short-term rental platforms and government agencies after years of legal battles around regulation. ...Continued

Vrbo and Airbnb now collect state sales tax automatically on behalf of Georgia hosts and pay it directly to the state. ...Continued

Delaware Governor John Carney has lifted restrictions on commercial lodging related to the COVID-19 pandemic and several other states are reopening short-term rentals to guests....Continued

Florida counties must submit proposals that address safety procedures designed to avoid the spread of COVID-19. Communities in California, Oregon, and Maryland also plan vacation rental reopening....Continued

The Denver City Council approved new rules (that went into effect immediately) to determine whether a property qualifies as a primary residence....Continued

As state and local governments move toward reopening their economies, short-term rentals are following suit, especially in resort communities that depend on tourism....Continued

Read about the states offering vacation rental hosts more time to file and/or pay lodging taxes or renew lodging tax registrations....Continued

Several states have restricted the operation of short-term rentals amid fears that travelers coming from pandemic hot spots to stay in vacation rentals may bring the virus with them. ...Continued