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Major city doubles its visitor tax to become one of highest amid overtourism concerns

Barcelona nearly doubles its traveler tax to $10-$17 per night, making it among Europe's highest as the city battles overtourism and housing shortages.

Travel December 1

Tropical hotspot security alert warns of criminal gangs and 'armed robberies' at rental properties

The U.S. State Department issued a security alert for Costa Rica tourists after reports of armed robberies at Airbnbs and financial crimes targeting visitors.

Home Rentals November 9

Miniature horse can be a roommate in unusual home rental experience

Unique Airbnb lets guests sleep next to Basil, a friendly miniature Shetland pony, starting at $230 per night in an English countryside setting.

Media August 24

San Francisco lawyer says landlord has right to accept ‘only MAGA voters and Israel supporters’ to open house

A tenant rights lawyer says a San Francisco landlord is legally allowed to limit rental viewings to MAGA voters and Israel supporters amid the city's housing crisis.

Travel July 5

Man goes viral on TikTok for claiming his home rental guests demanded 'weight accessible' accommodations

A viral TikTok shows a home rental host's reaction to a two-star review claiming his property wasn't "weight accessible," with commenters debating guest versus host responsibilities.

Travel June 27

Home worth $1.6M with 7,000 books and floor-to-ceiling shelves touted for 'charm and character'

"The Book House" in Columbus, Ohio, offers 8 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms for 24 guests, as well as 7,000 hardcover books, vintage materials and custom ironwork as a high-end rental property.

Lifestyle May 25

Airbnb deploys 'anti-party technology' for Memorial Day and Fourth of July weekends

Airbnb enhances its "anti-party technology" to curb disruptive events during Memorial Day and Fourth of July weekends, the company says, affecting travel and party plans nationwide.

California February 1, 2025

Squatter exploits California laws targeting Malibu homeowners for decades

A Malibu real estate agent shared advice on how to avoid becoming a victim of squatter takeovers after a woman allegedly targeted California homeowners.

US October 26, 2024

What is landlord insurance? How coverage could play into a squatter situation

Traditionally, coverage from homeowners insurance doesn't extend into rental situations. Landlord insurance is a separate type of coverage designed for those who decide to rent out a property.

LIFESTYLE August 15, 2024

'Squatter Hunter' warns worst intruders in America are those who have 'nothing to lose'

Flash Shelton became the "Squatter Hunter" after he had to remove intruders from his mother's home in Northern California. He now helps other Americans do the same.