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Illegal Short-Term Rentals Can be Nightmare for Neighbors

An NBC Bay Area investigation into the illegal use of short-term rental platforms found dozens of other ads for hostel-like accommodations on websites such as Airbnb, VRBO and Craigslist. Many appeared to be in violation of the city’s short-term rental laws, which state homeowners and tenants are only permitted to rent out their primary residence and only for a maximum of 90 days a year unless the homeowner or tenant is also present. In addition, each host must register their short-term rental with the city’s Office of Short-Term Rentals.  Click here to read the full story...

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