
This includes understanding the current regulations for the site and where the host lives, the host must be renting legally, and they must have the proper insurance to host an Airbnb. According to US News, it can be a complicated process ensuring that an Airbnb is run legally. Apparently, in 2014, 72% of Airbnb rentals in New York City were illegal. In fact, illegal Airbnbs have been running business for many years. The guest in this story did not feel completely comfortable staying somewhere that she had to lie about, but it appears that plenty of hosts around the world see no issue with that. For one thing, illegal stays might be more common than you realize. One of the main reasons I’ve started supporting Airbnb less is because of the ridiculous price gouging on stays, but there are plenty of other reasons the service just isn’t as appealing as it used to be. However, I have to admit that in recent years, I’ve been opting more for hotels and hostels rather than stays at apartments hosted by individuals. I used to love Airbnb, and I’ve stayed in them countless times in various places all over the world.
