How LA’s Illegal Short-Term #Rentals Hide in Plain Sight on Booking Sites

#LosAngeles officials are struggling to crack down on illegal rentals during a #housing crisis. Here’s how to make sure you’re a responsible vacationer.

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https://www.propublica.org/article/is-my-short-term-los-angeles-rental-legal

  • Grovewest@mstdn.social
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    2 months ago

    @ProPublica@newsie.social The problem is the city planning department sends warning letters to violators when they should be sending the police with handcuffs. Like everything with housing - developers, contractors, real estate agents, property managers and landlords corrupt illegal activities and fraud are treated lightly or as civil offenses rather than criminal.