Portland’s over 700 registered units is more than it expected, sparking neighborhood opposition and talk of heightened regulations by the city.
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South Portland’s long fight over short-term rentals goes on as petition puts new rules on hold
The referendum petition resurrects a community dispute over regulations for popular room and home rentals advertised on websites such as Airbnb and HomeAway.
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South Portland takes second crack at short-term rental restrictions
The City Council gives initial approval to modified regulations that would still ban unhosted Airbnb-style rentals in residential districts.
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By cracking down on unregistered rentals, Portland gets compliance with new rules
The city has notified hundreds of short-term rental operators that they must follow new city regulations or face stiff fines.