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Italy, Malaysia, USA: Which cities and countries are cracking down on Airbnb-style rentals?



Italy is considering new nationwide regulations while Penang in Malaysia recently introduced a ban.

Around the world, countries are cracking down on Airbnb. The popular platform, which enables people to rent out their homes or spare rooms to tourists, has been accused of inflating house prices, pushing out locals, straining resources and fuelling overtourism.


From Europe to the US, cities have started to place restrictions on short-term rentals in order to counteract this.


Last week, Florence in Italy announced a ban on new Airbnb listings and other short-term holiday rentals in its historic city centre. The country is now considering tightening rules nationwide.


It’s not the only destination to put its foot down. This week, the popular Malaysian island of Penang introduced a ban on Airbnb-style accommodation.


Where is Airbnb banned or restricted in Europe?

France: Paris limits the number of days for rentals

Parisians seeking to rent their primary residence on a platform like Airbnb need to register with the local town hall. They are limited to renting their primary residence for a maximum of 120 days a year.


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