Seeing the anti-tourism protests in Portugal and Spain!
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Seeing the anti-tourism protests in Portugal and Spain! To those across the pond, I will let you know that Madison, Wisconsin has effectively banned short term rentals for years and it has had zero impact on tourism. We’re already in a housing crisis here, so I shudder to think what it would be like now if AirBnB’s and their ilk were allowed to operate unfettered.
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Seeing the anti-tourism protests in Portugal and Spain! To those across the pond, I will let you know that Madison, Wisconsin has effectively banned short term rentals for years and it has had zero impact on tourism. We’re already in a housing crisis here, so I shudder to think what it would be like now if AirBnB’s and their ilk were allowed to operate unfettered.
@Tim_Eagon Are your short-term bans enforced? There are cities in California that have the same bans, but it doesn't keep people from renting them out for as little as a few days.
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@Tim_Eagon Are your short-term bans enforced? There are cities in California that have the same bans, but it doesn't keep people from renting them out for as little as a few days.
@Craig it’s not a ban per se, but you need multiple permits and licenses, it has to be your primary residence, you need your property inspected by the city, you need to keep a guest registry, you need to submit quarterly reports, you have to collect sales and room taxes, etc. Essentially, they made it a giant PITA. Fines for violations are $1K per day!
