Airbnb is making a last-minute attempt to appease regulators in anticipation of pending legislation. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is currently contemplating a bill that would make it illegal for landlords to list their empty homes or apartment on the home-sharing site for less than 30 days. The bill was passed by the New York State Senate earlier in June, and the governor is due to make the final decision on its fate by October 29th.
Airbnb's proposed policy would limit hosts from making more than one listing. According to TechCrunch, the proposal aims to weed out property owners who opt to list multiple properties on Airbnb, making them unavailable to those seeking permanent housing. Housing activists have repeatedly said that this...
via The Verge
