AIRBNB SUES ANAHEIM OVER SHORT TERM RENTAL LAW

Posted on 08/04/2016 | About Anaheim, California

Airbnb is suing the city of Anaheim over a law that regulates short-term rentals. The Orange County Register says the suit argues the city violates free-speech rights and federal law by holding Airbnb responsible when users post listings for illegal short-term rentals.

Anaheim is home to Disneyland and Angel Stadium, and short-term rentals have proliferated as visitors seek cheaper alternatives to hotels.
About two weeks ago, the City Council voted to enhance current regulations - including fines for rental platforms that don't ban illegal listings.
Airbnb argues the ordinance violates federal law that shields websites from responsibility for user-posted information.
Airbnb filed a similar suit against its hometown of San Francisco last month.