April 11, 2017
The City of Albany is set to crack down on unauthorised online short-stay accommodation providers, such as Airbnb. A proposal before tomorrow night’s development and infrastructure services committee outlines a plan to combat the rising number of residents offering their homes or rooms as short-stay accommodation. The recommendation, which if approved will go before this month’s ordinary council meeting for a final decision, details plans to run an education campaign and amnesty period before a “proactive compliance approach” from July 1…