England Moves to Let Mayors Set Uncapped Visitor Levy
Legislation expected before Parliament within months would let regional mayors charge hotels, holiday rentals and Airbnb-style stays a nightly fee with no statutory ceiling.
Regulations
Three Cities Tighten Grip on Short-Term Rental Hosts
A Dallas suburb moves toward mandatory permits, Poland lines up behind an EU registration deadline, and Western Australia turns its rental register into an enforcement tool with a fine in Perth.
Spain's Top Court: Owners, Not Sub-Lessors, Owe HOA Fees
Spain's Supreme Court has ruled that community-of-owners fees stay the legal responsibility of the registered owner even when a non-owner landlord is the one actually renting out the unit.
EU Weighs New Airbnb Limits to Ease Housing Crunch
Brussels is examining fresh curbs on short-term rental platforms as part of a broader plan to free up housing stock, adding to rules already set to take effect in 2026.
EU Sets 2026 Deadline for Airbnb Registration Amid Housing Backlash
Brussels is under fresh pressure to go further than its existing short-term rental data law as lawmakers link Airbnb and Booking.com listings to housing shortages.
Marina, California, Nears Vote to End Rental Fight
Marina's city council is moving toward a decision meant to close out a long-running dispute over short-term rentals in the small Monterey County city.
Holiday Let Mortgage Enquiries Climb Even as UK Tax Perks Vanish
Cumberland Building Society reports rising demand for holiday let mortgages even after the tax break that made the sector attractive was scrapped and licensing rules tightened across Scotland and Wales.
NYC Pulls Its First Short-Term Rental Registrations
New York City's short-term rental registry has topped 3,500 hosts, and regulators have started revoking registrations from hosts found breaking the rules.
Clark County Shifts Rental Enforcement Onto Airbnb, Vrbo
Nevada's Clark County now requires Airbnb and Vrbo to verify listings carry a valid county permit and pull the ones that don't, instead of leaving enforcement to code officers alone.
Vigo Hosts Must Collect New Tourist Tax From October 1
Vigo's city council has given final approval to a lodging tax that takes effect October 1, though cruise ship passengers get a longer grace period, not paying until June 30.
Manatee and Hillsborough Push Rival Rental Crackdowns to Hearings
Two Tampa Bay counties hold public hearings this week on competing short-term rental rules covering occupancy caps, parking limits and registration fees.
Manatee County Rental Crackdown Could Cost $1.5 Million to Enforce
Florida county staff say policing new short-term rental restrictions in Manatee County would need 11 new hires and about $1.5 million a year, a bill that would fall on taxpayers unless commissioners find another way to pay for it.
EU Draft Would Let Cities Cap Airbnb Listings
A draft policy document circulating in Brussels would give national governments and city halls new legal tools to restrict Airbnb and other short-term rental listings in the name of housing supply.
Hillsborough County Rental Hosts Must Now Register With County
Hillsborough County commissioners have turned draft short-term rental rules into a binding ordinance, requiring hosts in unincorporated areas to register with the county and name a reachable local contact.
North Berwick Residents Push Council to Rein In Holiday Lets
Homeowners in the East Lothian seaside town want the local council to curb the spread of cottages converted into short-term rentals.
Ibiza Hits Unlicensed Rental With €800,000 Fine
Balearic authorities have fined the owner of an unlicensed vacation rental in Ibiza close to €800,000, one of the largest penalties recorded in the region's crackdown on illegal listings.
Brussels Drafts Law to Give Cities More Airbnb Crackdown Power
The European Commission is preparing legislation that would give local governments firmer legal ground to cap, freeze or ban short-term rentals, closing a gap that platforms and hosts have used to challenge city rules in court.
Upstate NY Town Rules 10-Bed RV Rental Is a Hotel
A zoning board's decision on a recreational vehicle rented out nightly turns on a single number - 10 beds - and hints at where other towns might draw the line for hosts.
Scottsdale Rental Contacts Must Now Answer Non-Emergency Calls
Scottsdale has widened its short-term rental ordinance so the required round-the-clock contact must respond to routine police complaints, not just emergencies.