Cities

Is it acceptable for cities to ban short-term rentals like Airbnb?

For

It helps keep housing affordable for locals.

Against

It restricts homeowners from using their property freely.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • When a large swath of the local housing supply is carved out for tourists, there's less inventory for full-time residents.
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  • I also think having a short term rental in a residential neighborhood negatively impacts the enjoyment of living there.
    RedditOriginal language: English

Against

  • So if airbnb was banned tomorrow, there would be a .235% increase of available housing in the US for rent
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • No, because I didn't. My rental is a guest suite in my home.
    RedditOriginal language: English
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