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City Councilor Michelle Wu speaks at an event in Roxbury. Wu, who has been proposing regulations for short-term rentals, was singled out in an email sent by Airbnb Tuesday. PHOTO BY BRITTANY CHANG/DFP FILE PHOTO

Airbnb clashes with Councilor Wu over short-term rental regulations

Shaun Robinson April 22, 2018
Airbnb threw a punch at Boston City Councilor At-Large Michelle Wu Tuesday. But now, Wu and her supporters have come back swinging.
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...

East to West: Let's Talk Business

East to West: Let’s Talk Business

Daily Free Press Admin February 8, 2018
On this week’s episode of East to West, “Let’s Talk Business,” we’re taking a closer look at unique business dynamics in Boston. We’ll cover Boston’s short term rental market, the impact of Amazon in Boston, and a new center for innovation on campus.

Airbnb, short-term rentals pose challenges to Boston’s housing market

Shaun Robinson January 31, 2018

In Boston’s short-term rental market, services like Airbnb may be doing more harm than good for the city’s housing displacement crisis. Boston Mayor Martin Walsh announced a new ordinance last...

Walsh announces new guidelines for short-term rentals

Shaun Robinson January 25, 2018

Mayor Martin Walsh announced Monday that short-term rental services like Airbnb will be subject to greater regulation in Boston under a new citywide ordinance. The ordinance establishes a framework...

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