Airbnb said it always asks hosts to confirm they have permission to rent their places and abide by all local rules.
Airbnb said it always asks hosts to confirm they have permission to rent their places and abide by all local rules.
UPDATE: Spain probes Airbnb in crackdown on tourism rentals
Other European countries including Italy and Croatia have also taken measures to limit the growth of tourism rentals.
Spain probes unidentified holiday home renting platform for listings without licences
The investigation is part of a general crackdown on the tourism rentals business through platforms such as Airbnb or Booking.com in the country.
More than half of the ads for holiday rentals in Mallorca are suspicious
The plan implemented last year against illegal advertising is working, is adequate and allows them to fight against unfair competition.
Ban on new holiday flat permits in Spain
Residents protesting against high rents and a lack of long-term supply blame it on the proliferation of short-term renting on platforms such as Airbnb and booking.com and an a influx of foreigners choosing Malaga as a base for remote work.
Spain will be the first country in the European Union to develop this one-stop rental shop.
Spain will be the first country in the European Union to develop this one-stop rental shop.
British tourists warned that Spain is cracking down on "illegal" tourism
The aim is to prosecute fraud and put a stop to illegal or fraudulent seasonal tourist accommodation in order to "mobilise the largest residential rental housing stock".
Airbnb not playing ball with Mallorca in rooting out illegal holiday lets
There is agreement with Booking.com, Expedia is expected to follow shortly, but then there's Airbnb.
Mallorca short-term rental boom shows no signs of easing
Europe’s boom in short-term tourism rentals shows no signs of cooling.
Holiday in Lady Di’s The Crown mansion in Mallorca which has enjoyed over 100 million hours of viewing time on Netflix
A large part of the first four episodes of series six was shot on Mallorca.
Balearics wages war on illegal holiday rentals starting in Mallorca
Objective is one of the Council of Mallorca's main policies.
Official investigations launched into Pollensa cabin advertised on Airbnb
The advert has now been taken down.
Illegal cabin in Pollensa forest advertised on Airbnb for holiday rental
Illegal both as a building and as a holiday rental.
The party is over at Airbnb homes in Mallorca
"It developed into a bedrock community policy to support our hosts and their neighbours," the San Francisco-headquartered firm said.
Bookings for illegal holiday apartment rentals at 25% for the summer
Apartments for holiday rental are expressly prohibited in Palma.
Augusta street is pictured during partial lockdown as part of state of emergency to combat the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Lisbon
Augusta street is pictured during partial lockdown as part of state of emergency to combat the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Lisbon in this file photo.
Pandemic tames Airbnb in Europe's tourist hotspots - for now
Airbnb says it has adapted to changing travel patterns.
Holiday rentals
Around 300 Palma holiday rental apartments available on Airbnb
A Balearic government fine imposed on Airbnb was recently annulled by the Balearic High Court.
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