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Airbnb Sues San Francisco Over Enforcing a Law It Helped Pass
Source: New York Times
Airbnb Sues San Francisco Over Enforcing a Law It Helped Pass
By KATIE BENNER JUNE 28, 2016
SAN FRANCISCO — Airbnb executives have often said that officials in San Francisco, the company’s hometown, understood how to work with innovative technology companies.
Two years ago, the city and the start-up drafted a law that allowed Airbnb to operate widely there, despite blowback from advocates for affordable housing. The law took effect last February and it became known as the “Airbnb law” for its friendliness to the company.
Now Airbnb is suing over whether it should have to help enforce the law that it helped create.
The company on Monday sued the city over a unanimous decision made on June 7 by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors to fine Airbnb $1,000 a day for every unregistered host who used the service. If the company fails to comply, it may face misdemeanor charges.
According to Airbnb, the board of supervisors has violated the company’s right to free speech and the Communications Decency Act, a federal law that prevents the government from holding websites accountable for the content that is published by their users.
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By KATIE BENNER JUNE 28, 2016
SAN FRANCISCO — Airbnb executives have often said that officials in San Francisco, the company’s hometown, understood how to work with innovative technology companies.
Two years ago, the city and the start-up drafted a law that allowed Airbnb to operate widely there, despite blowback from advocates for affordable housing. The law took effect last February and it became known as the “Airbnb law” for its friendliness to the company.
Now Airbnb is suing over whether it should have to help enforce the law that it helped create.
The company on Monday sued the city over a unanimous decision made on June 7 by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors to fine Airbnb $1,000 a day for every unregistered host who used the service. If the company fails to comply, it may face misdemeanor charges.
According to Airbnb, the board of supervisors has violated the company’s right to free speech and the Communications Decency Act, a federal law that prevents the government from holding websites accountable for the content that is published by their users.
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Read more: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/29/technology/airbnb-sues-san-francisco-over-a-law-it-had-helped-pass.html
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Source: BBC
Airbnb challenges San Francisco over rental law
28 June 2016 Technology
Accommodation website Airbnb has launched legal action against San Francisco over a new law that would require it to delist hosts who have not registered their living spaces.
The website faces fines of up to $1,000 (£750) for unregistered hosts.
But it says the registration process is too cumbersome and the city should be held responsible for illegal listings.
San Francisco says the law, due to come into effect in August, is necessary to protect the affordable rental market.
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28 June 2016 Technology
Accommodation website Airbnb has launched legal action against San Francisco over a new law that would require it to delist hosts who have not registered their living spaces.
The website faces fines of up to $1,000 (£750) for unregistered hosts.
But it says the registration process is too cumbersome and the city should be held responsible for illegal listings.
San Francisco says the law, due to come into effect in August, is necessary to protect the affordable rental market.
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Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-36650101
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