Post by High Priestess on May 9, 2016 15:01:31 GMT
See the article:
host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/govt-and-politics/wisconsin-bed-and-breakfast-association-members-outing-airbnb-vrbo-operators/article_4360feec-de15-5808-baef-4d1a2170aaf1.html
Members of a state organization of bed and breakfast operators are leading an effort (through spying) to crack down on people who offer residences through online short-term rental websites without getting licensed and paying taxes.
Since late last summer, Public Health Madison and Dane County has received 32 complaints against properties listed on websites such as Airbnb and VRBO. All of the complaints have been filed by people connected with the Wisconsin Bed & Breakfast Association, according to the health agency.
The development comes as city officials are examining ways to enforce a 2013 ordinance regulating short term rentals.
host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/govt-and-politics/wisconsin-bed-and-breakfast-association-members-outing-airbnb-vrbo-operators/article_4360feec-de15-5808-baef-4d1a2170aaf1.html
Members of a state organization of bed and breakfast operators are leading an effort (through spying) to crack down on people who offer residences through online short-term rental websites without getting licensed and paying taxes.
Since late last summer, Public Health Madison and Dane County has received 32 complaints against properties listed on websites such as Airbnb and VRBO. All of the complaints have been filed by people connected with the Wisconsin Bed & Breakfast Association, according to the health agency.
The development comes as city officials are examining ways to enforce a 2013 ordinance regulating short term rentals.