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My first instinct is "yes" but then I thought about it and I think it's just going to exacerbate the short-stay problem unless combined with other measures.

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[–] [email protected] 23 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Easy fix then, set the criteria for not getting taxed to a formal leasing agreement.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

There would have to be a minimum term for it to qualify. Otherwise, that could be worked around with a “lease” with a term of one day.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

True, but the simple fact of making it a lease with all the legal protection and obligations inherent under tenancy laws would absolutely blow a hole in AirBnB's arse.