I’m not sure if my rental is legal.

[Adam1358]

Airbnb has made headlines for legal challenges in cities like Paris, New York, and San Francisco. So how do you know if your rental falls afoul of the law?

It’s almost always okay to rent someone’s spare room if your host is present during your stay. What’s not legal in many cities is renting out an entire apartment on a short-term basis. (This is because cities are trying to preserve the availability of longer-term housing for local residents.)

As a guest, you’re unlikely to be penalized if you stay in an illegal rental. But while the host will take any legal heat, you could be turned out of your rental if the place is raided during your stay. Before you book, do a quick Google search to see what the local laws are in the destination where you’re considering renting. 

[Adam1358]

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@Adam1358 wrote:

Airbnb has made headlines for legal challenges in cities like Paris, New York, and San Francisco. So how do you know if your rental falls afoul of the law?

It’s almost always okay to rent someone’s spare room if your host is present during your stay. What’s not legal in many cities is renting out an entire apartment on a short-term basis. (This is because cities are trying to preserve the availability of longer--term housing for local residents.)

As a guest, you’re unlikely to be penalized if you stay in an illegal rental. But while the host will take any legal heat, you could be turned out of your rental if the place is raided during your stay. Before you book, do a quick Google search to see what the local laws are in the destination where you’re considering renting. 

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also want to know about laws of airbnb in this regard

[Emiel1]

@Adam1358 

For a lot of destinations Airbnb has supplied a "responsible hosting" article, containing also local regulations.Also if there are restrictions or permits needed, a host can only have his listing active when those rules are met. If the host is offering an accommodation which is not legal (like violating a HOA), the host will face penalties, not the guest. "you could be turned out of your rental if the place is raided during your stay." : It is not very likely, but a guest probably likes to leave when feeling uncomfortable.

Airbnb should assist in finding alternative accommodation en must deactivate the listing.

https://www.airbnb.com/help/topic/272/responsible-hosting

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@Emiel1 wrote:

@Adam1358 

For a lot of destinations Airbnb has supplied a "responsible hosting" article, containing also local regulations.Also if there are restrictions or permits needed, a host can only have his listing active when those rules are met. If the host is offering an accommodation which is not legal (like violating a HOA), the host will face penalties, not the guest. "you could be turned out of your rental if the place is raided during your stay." : It is not very likely, but a guest probably likes to leave when feeling uncomfortable.

Airbnb should assist in finding alternative accommodation en must deactivate the listing.

https://www.airbnb.com/help/topic/272/responsible-hosting

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i got the laws and contacted local administrative body now i am satisfied.

[Shine-Dee0]

How can I know if my listing is legal or not? I just got a call from my building management company (not even my landlord) saying they have been informed that I may be renting on Airbnb and that it is illegal. I said yes i sometimes tent out on Airbnb. They said if I didn't stop legal action would be taken against me. But I'm wondering what legal laws, if any, I am breaking. I am in Brooklyn NY, in a building of more than 6 units, my apartment is a condo, and I only rent a room and I am always present. Thoughts or resources?