Thrillist – IF YOU HOST AN AIRBNB, YOU BETTER WATCH YOUR ASS

December 5, 2016
Airbnb sued New York City in October, electing to drop and settle the suit last week. Per the terms of the settlement, which goes into effect today, New York City “enforces the new law only against hosts and does not fine Airbnb.” Airbnb is looking out for itself, in other words, with the company valued at $30 billion and an IPO looming. That puts the onus on hosts everywhere to know what kind of bargain they’re striking. Is renting out your pad for $200 a night worth a $300,000 lawsuit?…
Source: https://www.thrillist.com/travel/nation/airbnb-lawsuit-hosts