Airbnb is suing the City of New Orleans over new regulations mandating that short-term rental platforms verify property compliance with city laws. The city aims to manage illegal rentals and the affordable housing crisis while adhering to a previous federal court ruling. Recent changes included a requirement that owners live on-site and allow only one rental per block. However, enforcement remains a challenge. The city council's new regulations call for platform verification of rental permits, seen as a significant measure against illegal listings. Airbnb claims that enforcing city policies is not its responsibility.
Airbnb contends that it should not bear the responsibility for enforcing city regulations regarding short-term rental compliance, signaling a broader pushback against city-level oversight.
City Council President J.P. Morrell stated that Airbnb's lawsuit demonstrates the company's reluctance to adhere to regulations aimed at managing short-term rentals.
The city of New Orleans has struggled to regulate short-term rentals, trying to balance tourist demands with a rising affordable housing crisis.
New regulations require verification that properties listed on Airbnb and other platforms have city permits, leading the city to call it a 'game-changer'.
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