Chicago sues Airbnb for repeatedly violating city and consumer protection laws
The City of Chicago is suing Airbnb, saying the rental company has repeatedly violated the city's Shared Housing Ordinance and other consumer protection laws.
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The City of Chicago is suing Airbnb, saying the rental company has repeatedly violated the city's Shared Housing Ordinance and other consumer protection laws.
The City of Chicago is suing Airbnb, saying the rental company has repeatedly violated the city's Shared Housing Ordinance and other consumer protection laws.
Neighbors said they looked out their window to see the Airbnb guests next door brought more than luggage. As Sara Machi reports, a man staying on the property was caught in a lewd act.
A listing says 12 guests can “live like the legend” on the 7.39-acre fenced and gated estate surrounded by mature pines.
A new rule from the Federal Trade Commission prohibiting hidden junk fees takes effect Monday. The rule targets live ticketing companies like Live Nation and Ticketmaster, as well as short-term rental companies like Airbnb.
The 42-foot-tall home in Littleton, Massachusetts includes pockets full of nostalgia.
Instead of a chance to prove himself, he got another email saying his account had been removed and that he wouldn't be able to book reservations.
Tyre Evans said he was locked out of his account and at risk of losing thousands of dollars after he was unable to defend himself against an unfounded allegation. As CBS 2's Lauren Victory reports, Evans wasn't able to resume booking reservations until CBS 2 stepped in.
If you’ve ever dreamed of living in the home of an A-list celebrity – or at least adjacent to one – you may have your chance. For one night only, actress Gwyneth Paltrow is listing her guest house on her sprawling estate in Montecito, California on Airbnb.
The company is blocking certain reservations for one and two-night rentals of entire houses.
The company is blocking certain reservations for one and two-night rentals of entire houses.
That's right, you can stay for one night at the Palais Garnier opera house in Paris.
The rule affects customers without a positive account history or no previous bookings at all.
In a creative approach to help some of the families suffering in Ukraine, people are now paying for Airbnbs in which they will never stay. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
