[The Next Web] NYC regulators in Airbnb host case: if permanent occupant present, stay doesn’t violate rental laws

The New York City Environmental Control Board granted Airbnb a victory today when it reversed fines handed down to one of the service’s hosts in a case that has huge implications for those looking for more affordable and alternative places to stay in the city. According to the ruling, as long as a permanent occupant is present during the stay, it does not violate the city’s short term rental laws.

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