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Tag: Airbnb

City increases short-term rental enforcement, but only 43 adjudications in 2022 so far

by Michael Isaac Stein October 13, 2022 Updated October 16, 2022

Records show how Cantrell administration officials walked back Airbnb enforcement plans over the past year

Earlier this year, officials asked for as many as 16 new STR enforcement employees. That later went down to three. Emails show that top-ranking officials were nervous about how new enforcement rules would affect city tax revenue.
by Michael Isaac Stein October 30, 2019 Updated November 7, 2019

City Council passes tighter restrictions on short-term rentals

Some advocates worry that prospectors will use the nearly four-month gap between today’s vote and when the new rules go into effect to skirt restrictions on commercial permits.
by Michael Isaac Stein August 8, 2019 Updated November 7, 2019

City contractor that authored short-term rental study has repeatedly worked for Airbnb

HR&A study urged the council against affordable unit requirements and strict limits on commercial short-term rentals.
by Michael Isaac Stein July 30, 2019 Updated November 7, 2019

City revokes STR permit for house that neighbor rented to prove it was operating illegally

Owner is fined $2,500 and ordered to provide proof of booking cancellations.
by Michael Isaac Stein June 26, 2019 Updated November 7, 2019

Frustrated with city enforcement, this woman rented the Airbnb across the street just to prove it was operating illegally

The New Orleans City Council has worked toward more restrictive regulations on short-term rentals for the past year. Now council members want to tighten enforcement.
by Michael Isaac Stein June 18, 2019 Updated April 7, 2020

Short term rental overhaul takes major step forward, but still plenty of work left

Final vote on proposals should come within 90 days. The City Council has yet to address caps on commercial licenses, affordability measures or improved enforcement.
by Michael Isaac Stein May 16, 2019 Updated November 7, 2019

Cantrell administration predicting increase in short-term rental sales as part of infrastructure deal

STR sales continue to increase in spite of yearlong freeze on whole-home rentals.
by Michael Isaac Stein May 3, 2019 Updated November 7, 2019

City Planning Commission recommends short-term rental changes

Proposal would limit residential short-term rentals to owners with a homestead exemption and place caps on commercial short-term rentals.
by Michael Isaac Stein March 12, 2019 Updated November 7, 2019

Councilwoman pushes permanent restrictions for short-term rentals

Palmer's proposal would tie residential Airbnbs to a homestead exemption. Rules in non-residential districts would depend on a building's size.
by Michael Isaac Stein December 13, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

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