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Airbnb Issues Cease-and-Desist to Salt Lake City
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Airbnb Issues Cease-and-Desist to Salt Lake City

Airbnb has sent a cease-and-desist letter to Salt Lake City, alleging officials used fake guest accounts to enforce short-term rental rules. The city maintains it will continue cracking down on an estimated 400 illegal residential rentals despite the pushback.

Key Takeaways

  1. 1Airbnb claims city officials breached terms of service by using fake accounts to probe hosts
  2. 2Salt Lake City requires STR licenses, limits stays to 200 nights yearly, and bans residential rentals
  3. 3The city is reviewing Airbnb's letter but affirms it will continue enforcement against illegal operators

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Source: shorttermrentalz.com

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