Category: airbnb

Orange Moves Forward With Plans to Limit Short-Term Rentals

City of Orange council has directed staff to draft an ordinance that would restrict short-term rentals as they look to regulate the temporary accommodations. City management was directed by Mayor Mark Murphy on Feb. 23 to add certain guidelines to the ordinance. A list not to exceed 125 rentals citywide would be created, where priority would be given…


City Officials Ramp Up Effort to End Short-Term Rentals in Irvine

The City of Irvine has taken an extra step to reduce short-term rentals on properties in the Southern California city. The City Council unanimously passed a zoning code amendment to prohibit online platforms like Airbnb and Homeshare from allowing transactions within city limits. According to the ordinance, the platforms must prevent anyone seeking to rent…


Airbnb Cancels, Blocks DC Reservations During the Inauguration Week

Airbnb announced Wednesday that it will cancel reservations in the District of Columbia metro area during Inauguration week, citing travel advisories from various local, state, and federal officials. The online rental company said in a press release that reservations made during the time period will be canceled and that any future booking attempts will be…