Airbnb runs into regulatory problems in Victoria

[1] An Airbnb customer named Lily Ray got a rude morning start in North Melbourne when the tenant’s real estate agent unexpectedly visited her to conduct a routine property inspection.

[2] The problem was that some tenants sublet two or more apartments on the same block through Airbnb for a small profit without the landlord’s written consent.

[3] Airbnb spokesperson reiterated that hosts should determine and understand local regulations to avoid possible conflicts, as such actions are illegal in Australia.

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Source: http://www.startupsmart.com.au/growth/airbnb-runs-into-regulatory-problems-in-victoria/2015020314066.html