Voice of the People: Italy Proposes New Restrictions on Short-Term Rentals due to Negative Impacts
Due to negative impact on locals, including but not limited to affordability, Italy has proposed new restrictions on STRs, just as Malaysia had to recently do, just as Paris, Tokyo & Colorado towns have had to do. Please read below article.
Why didn’t Lakewood City Council heed the info, repeatedly presented to them, of other municipalities’ multi-year experience across the country & the world?
Despite their own votes on their generous ordinance & in another example of cognitive dissonance, the “need to address affordable housing” was once again raised by members of the dais in the 6/12 city council meeting; the same members who recently voted for unlimited STRs in Lakewood.
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Italy Proposes Law to Restrict Short-Term Accommodations
Italy is pondering a move to curb short-term rentals in its historic centers, giving locals a chance to score dreamy homes instead of tourists, and the proposal has sparked a fiery debate between locals, businesses, hotels, cities, and even the national government. It’s like an Italian soap opera right before our eyes!
Italy’s Tourism Ministry recently unveiled a draft law to limit short-term tourist rentals, including Airbnb listings, across the country. The aim is to tackle the scarcity of affordable housing in major cities and alleviate overcrowding in tourist hotspots.
While Florence has already banned Airbnb in its city center, the proposed bill in Rome has sparked mixed reactions. While hotel businesses advocate for stricter rules, property managers are standing firm in defense of their businesses.