However, following the deaths of three Americans from carbon monoxide poisoning inside their Airbnb rental in Mexico, a big focus has been put on the safety of short-term rentals. Allie Walker and ...

They include surcharges, annual caps on rentals, and safety regulations. Airbnb and industry groups are actively talking to most of the cities, hoping to shape any future laws. Some U.S. locations ...

A Cape Cod family is pushing for mandatory inspections of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors after a devastating tragedy at ...

Airbnb regulations can impact the cost of rentals ... limiting supply and driving up prices as well as improving oversight and safety. Yet because these rules vary from location to location ...

safety is our priority,” said Nick Shapiro, Airbnb Global Head of Trust and Risk Management, in a statement to TIME. “All hosts must certify that they follow all local laws and regulations.

The possibility of such an ordinance is being researched after Easton officials saw media reports about potential regulations in ... ordered to close their Airbnb rental in the city’s historic ...

But with public officials in Massachusetts and around the country embracing new regulations ... safety inspections, would help legitimize the growing industry. But they also worry that Airbnb ...

It’s sad story that has left one family questioning the safety standards of Airbnb rentals. Zak is able to tell his story since his family did not make a settlement with Airbnb. They settled dir ...

The City Council is calling for regulations on short-term online rental companies such as Airbnb and HomeAway as ... addressing legitimate issues such as safety and year-round rentals.

Airbnb disputes the figure. The new regulations, which the city will begin ... illegal short-term rentals unless there were health or safety hazards in the apartment. Mihir Zaveri covers housing ...

In its early days, Airbnb followed ... vacation rental regulations. Some of these may squeeze availability, sending prices higher, but they can also ensure a modicum of safety oversight.