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Economists say there are reasons to doubt UNO short-term rental study

Economists who spoke to The Lens say a UNO economic impact study on short-term rentals appears to have been prepared to benefit the industry. When it comes to impact reports, that is not uncommon. UNO refused to provide the data behind the report or a larger report on tourism in New Orleans.
by Michael Isaac Stein October 11, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

Planning Commission votes for tighter restrictions on short-term rentals

Commissioners voted in favor of recommendations requiring residency for licenses in residential neighborhoods, limit licenses in commercial zones. The proposal now goes to the City Council.
by Michael Isaac Stein October 3, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

Group introduces short-term rental ordinance that would limit licenses to hosts’ residences

The Residents for Ethical and Sustainable Tourism ordinance has been presented to the council. STR critic says she is optimistic that a council member will introduce it for consideration.
by Michael Isaac Stein September 13, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

City Council again approves short-term rental freeze

Council also approves new crime cameras in Gentilly. Results of investigation into astroturfing at public meetings will be delayed until next month.
by Michael Isaac Stein September 6, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

As city eyes restrictions, local group partners with HomeAway to tout benefits of short-term rentals

HomeAway and the Alliance for Neighborhood Prosperity are advocating policy changes that they call a compromise. But critics say they would lead to further expansion of short-term rentals.
by Michael Isaac Stein August 22, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

Live coverage: City Planning Commission to hear from public on short-term rentals

We'll be there at 3 p.m. Tuesday, and you can follow along live or catch up later on the play-by-play.
by Charles Maldonado July 10, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

Airbnb stops helping its users obtain licenses after New Orleans City Council puts the brakes on short-term rentals

The company says the council’s decision is “incompatible” with its system to help register users.
by Charles Maldonado June 12, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

Council freezes most common type of short-term rental licenses in residential neighborhoods

It’s the first major rollback of the year-old law that legalized and regulated rentals via services like Airbnb, VRBO and HomeAway.
by Charles Maldonado May 24, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

Expedia agrees to help city of New Orleans find violators of short-term rental laws

The company told the city it would provide names of more than 200 hosts next week.
by Charles Maldonado May 22, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

New Orleans City Council to consider ban on most whole-home short-term rentals in historic neighborhoods

The council would drop a current study and replace it with one looking at cities with strict regulations.
by Charles Maldonado May 21, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

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