New restrictions on Airbnb and similar services in Los Angeles went into effect this week.
What is allowed
In addition to registering and paying fees, hosts must keep records for city inspection and make sure smoke detectors, fire extinguishers and other safety features in rented spaces are operable.from a landlord. Hosts do not have to be home when guests are there.Once registered with the city, a host will be given a home-sharing registration number to post on all listings or advertisements.
Agnes Sibal-von Debschitz, a spokeswoman for the L.A. Department of City Planning, said the city will work with a third party to monitor listings in violation of the new rules. The platforms also will be responsible for providing information on bookings at units without registration numbers or those that have exceeded the maximum number of annual bookings, she said.
A spokesperson with Airbnb said in an emailed statement: “We will continue working with our hosts to ensure they are aware of the new process and to answer any questions about registration. We look forward to continuing to work with Los Angeles city officials on reasonable home sharing policies.”
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