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While the Malibu Planning Commission has voted to delay new regulations for short-term rentals, the issue is not going away and the city will eventually develop new rules — most likely with strong enf...Continued

After much deliberation, the Seattle City Council has settled on a plan that regulates and taxes the city’s short-term rentals....Continued

For current short-term rental operators, the lack of action by the San Diego City Council means the status quo remains for now. ...Continued

The San Diego City Council is meeting today to consider two different proposals to regulate short-term vacation rentals in the city. ...Continued

On Oct. 17, the City Council of Pacific Grove voted to replace a former short-term rental law with another that regulates vacation rentals more strictly....Continued

Proposed legislation in Los Angeles could bring new restrictions on short-term vacation rental operators throughout the city....Continued

Efforts to entice tourists back to Northern California's wine country could be a boon to short-term vacation rental operators in the area....Continued

For vacation rental owners in Hawaii, an upcoming agreement could mean that Airbnb would automatically collect any state lodging taxes due from guests....Continued

Vacation rental owners need to be aware of their responsibilities in all jurisdictions — and keep an eye out for changes in local lodging tax laws. ...Continued

Lodging tax can get tricky to figure out when part of the bill isn’t subject to tax. Know your requirements as a host for tax collection and remittance....Continued