Tuesday is the final day for San Francisco residents to rent some or all of their homes through sites like Airbnb or HomeAway without registering with the city, and the companies are already feeling the effects. Only a fraction of Airbnb hosts have met city requirements, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. Other sites have seen their rolls slashed by far more. One city official said there are so few listings on FlipKey that it looks like a “massacre.” Forum discusses how fewer short term rentals and added regulations will affect the city’s housing crisis, and the people who depend on extra income from home sharing sites.
Guests:
Carolyn Said, staff writer, San Francisco Chronicle