Airbnb liability News

Judge Tosses Lawsuits Filed Over NYC’s Strict Rules on Short-Term Rentals

A New York judge on Tuesday dismissed lawsuits filed by Airbnb and three hosts over New York City`s rules for short-term rentals, saying the restrictions are “entirely rational.” In a 14-page ruling, Supreme Court Judge Arlene P. Bluth said having …

Airbnb Aims to Convince More People to Rent Out Their Homes

Convinced that the boom in leisure travel is permanent, Airbnb aims to expand its listings by convincing more people to turn their homes into short-term rentals. The company said Wednesday that it will increase the amount of liability coverage for …

Airbnb Stresses Safety, Accountability in Governance Changes

Airbnb Inc. is laying the groundwork for a public market debut later this year, announcing a new corporate governance strategy that values safety, sustainability, diversity and accountability. The home-share startup has said it will track guest safety incidents, verify all …

Home-Share Site Airbnb Loses Round in Fight Against City Regulations

Airbnb Inc.’s claim that it’s just a conduit for user-generated content was rejected by a judge who said the company may not be able to duck a San Francisco law punishing it when hosts book units that aren’t registered with …

Homesharing Giant Airbnb Faces Rising Legal, Regulatory Risks in Big Cities

Airbnb, the online lodging service that investors now believe is worth $30 billion, faces a reckoning. In eight years of torrid growth, the company has often clashed with local public officials seeking to minimize the impact of short-term rentals on …