New York City proposes new rules for Airbnb starting in January

quonset writes: A proposal by New York City to tighten rules for Airbnb and other such short-term renters is set to take effect in January.

Among the proposed changes is the person renting out their apartment must certify they are the owners and provide documentation to this effect.

Hosts also will be required to list the “full legal name of all permanent occupants of the dwelling” as well as their relationship to the host. They also will have to provide their leases if they are renting and to certify that they understand all the zoning requirements, building code regulations and other issues associated with “multiple dwelling law,” according to the 30-page document.

For its part, Airbnb gave a rather odd response considering part of New York City's housing shortage is directly related to such short-term rentals:

“The bill passed by the DeBlasio administration, as interpreted by the Office of Special Enforcement, will create a draconian and unworkable registration system that will prevent lawful and responsible hosts from listing their homes at a time when New York families are navigating the rising cost of living,” an Airbnb spokesperson said in a statement.