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What the coronavirus means for short-term rentals

Draconian measures to contain and prevent the spread of COVID-19 are having an enormous impact on businesses, especially those in the hospitality industry....Continued

Wyoming passes statewide lodging tax that will apply to short-term rentals

The new law levies a 5% tax on all short-term lodging in the state and will go into effect on January 1, 2021....Continued

Hosting events at your short-term rental

Hosts need to be careful about events on their properties. Knowing the rules can help avoid trouble with rental platforms, neighbors, and the law....Continued

What property managers should know about Airbnb/Vrbo tax collection

When a platform collects lodging tax, it can make managing tax compliance easier — but often it can add even more complication to an already complex task. ...Continued

Renting out your property for the Super Bowl? Here’s what you need to know.

Massive events offer opportunity for short-term rental hosts, but that opportunity comes with obligations to follow rules for vacation rentals....Continued

2019 brought big changes to the world of short-term rentals

As 2019 comes to a close, here’s a review of the year's highlights for the short-term rental industry....Continued

Airbnb promises crackdown on party houses, but some are skeptical

Some hosts and experts question whether Airbnb can effectively monitor all its listings to prevent unauthorized activity. ...Continued

Airbnb to begin sharing host data with Hawaii tax authorities

A Hawaii court ruling determined that Hawaii’s Department of Taxation may subpoena Airbnb for data on its hosts to find out whether short-term rental operators are paying lodging taxes. ...Continued

Henderson, Nevada, passes law allowing short-term rentals

The City Council of Henderson has voted to legalize short-term rentals, and the new law requires short-term rental operators to abide by several rules. ...Continued

20,000 signatures gathered in effort to overturn Jersey City short-term rental law

The signatures have been submitted to the Jersey City government in a bid to overturn a strict new short-term rental law recently passed by the City Council. ...Continued