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A building that houses Airbnb rentals in Fenway. The Massachusetts House has passed a bill making it so short-term rentals are regulated and taxed. PHOTO BY MAGGIE LEONE/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

House votes to tax short-term rentals in response to housing crisis

Hannah Schoenbaum March 28, 2018
The Massachusetts House of Representatives passed a bill Thursday that will impose taxes and regulations on the short-term rental industry in response to housing supply constraints in the Commonwealth.

City councilors consider bill to regulate short-term rentals in Boston

Rickie Houston February 14, 2018

There soon might be restrictions and regulations on how people can rent out accommodations on sites like Airbnb in Boston. A City Council hearing Tuesday morning revolved around an ordinance that would...

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