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Curbing Airbnb's expansion in the city (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 month ago by Trilogy3452@lemmy.world to c/seattle@lemmy.world

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I'm surrounded by Airbnbs where I live. Has any one had any experience with halting the expansion of Airbnbs? Politically or legally even. Saw one host operating a few dozen listings in Seattle which is outrageous (probably found a loophole). Can't have that with a housing crisis.

Any tips help! Thanks!

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[–] Treczoks@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

In some locations you need a special permit from the council / city / whoever runs the show to do short term rentals like airbnb. Look up local regulations, and if they apply, just report them.

[–] Trilogy3452@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

Good idea. I think they kight have some waterfront property listed (I think that can't be Airbnb-ed)

[–] peregrin5@lemm.ee 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

You're not going to like the answer: HOAs.

[–] Trilogy3452@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

The owner will need to agree to join the HOA though right? Or is it more of a block owners majority thing?

[–] peregrin5@lemm.ee 4 points 1 month ago

Every situation is different but our HOA prevents people from AirBnBing their houses. For existing houses I don't know.

[–] toiletobserver@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

Fireworks are well known to be dangerous and start house fires every year...