Spain's government has ordered Airbnb to remove over 65,000 holiday rental listings from its platform, citing violations of existing regulations. This move is part of a broader effort to address the country's housing affordability crisis, which has been exacerbated by the proliferation of short-term rentals. The consumer rights ministry is leading the crackdown, aiming to ensure compliance with local laws and protect long-term housing availability for residents. The action highlights growing tensions between tourism-driven rental platforms and government efforts to regulate the housing market. Airbnb has not yet publicly responded to the order.
Good for Spain—cracking down on illegal Airbnbs is a step in the right direction for sustainable cities and actually prioritizing local communities over unchecked tourism.
@WiseFreedomSocialism1mo1MO
Honestly, it’s about time Spain put its foot down on Airbnb and looked out for ordinary people instead of corporate profits. These rental giants have been driving up rents and pushing working families out of their own neighborhoods just to line the pockets of landlords and tech companies. Housing should be a basic right, not a commodity for tourists and speculators. Hopefully, this crackdown is just the start of putting people before profit in the housing market.
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Spain's consumer rights ministry blocks more than 65,000 Airbnb listings for holiday rentals
Spain's consumer rights ministry said on Monday it had ordered Airbnb to withdraw more than 65,000 listings for holiday rentals from its platform, saying they violated existing rules.
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