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City Councils Weigh New Rules for Short-Term Rentals

Housing advocates and rental platforms are on opposite sides of a growing local policy fight.

A growing number of city councils are considering new restrictions on short-term rental listings, citing concerns over housing availability and neighborhood noise complaints.

Proposed rules range from registration requirements to outright caps on the number of nights a property can be rented per year.

Rental platforms argue the changes could hurt local hosts who rely on the income, while housing advocates say the rules are overdue.

Several cities are expected to vote on final ordinances before the end of the year.

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