SHERMAN OAKS PATCH-Two city councilmen called today for city regulation of smartphone apps such as Airbnb, VRBO and Homeaway that facilitate short- term rentals in Los Angeles.
A motion introduced by Councilmen Mike Bonin and Herb Wesson would instruct city staff to study regulations enacted in San Francisco, Portland and other cities, and develop rules for Los Angeles.
Bonin said the city needs “a regulatory model that will put neighborhoods first while paving the way for short-term rentals to thrive in an appropriate fashion in Los Angeles.” (Read the rest here.)
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CityWatch
Vol 12 Issue 99
Pub: Dec 9, 2014
