2 indicted in Airbnb, Vrbo scam linked to 10,000 reservations
The online housing short-term rental property scam included discrimination against Black people, the Department of Justice said.
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The online housing short-term rental property scam included discrimination against Black people, the Department of Justice said.
Renter Elizabeth Hirschhorn claims landlord Sascha Jovanovic owes her damages and repayment for what she calls "excess rent."
Many users hoping to book vacation rentals through Airbnb say they have had their accounts suspended or placed under review due to their criminal records.
Popular summer vacation destinations across the country have witnessed a decrease in occupancy rates, according to AirDNA.
The new features and upgrades were based on customer feedback, with the company's CEO asking on Twitter for users to continue offering suggestions.
If you're planning a trip to Miami, look no further for a place to stay than DJ Khaled's "sneaker kingdom" – AKA his shoe closet.
To help those still new to the process, the site is enlisting advice from its most experienced hosts.
Airbnb says it will not accept one night stays during holidays in any listing in any city.
Driving to Breckenridge and renting a house with family or friends would combine the three major travel trends expected in 2021.
If you are considering using a short-term rental to cash in on in Denver, you may want to take a good look at the guidelines.
A husband and wife in Denver face charges after investigators say they violated Denver's rules on short-term rentals.
A "Night at the Museum" can be more than a movie for one lucky winner. Airbnb is giving away a one night's stay at the Louvre in Paris.
Supporters of the deaf and hearing-impaired community are coming together to help a camp hit hard by thieves and vandals.
Two cabins that the Aspen Camp of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing placed on Airbnb were trashed by renters during the X Games last weekend.
Skyrocketing rent costs in the City of Denver has forced many to explore alternative income options to cover increasing living costs.
The City of Denver has begun slapping the owners and operators of unlicensed short term rentals with $150 fines that will escalate if the owners don't comply with the law.
Short-term rentals may soon be a tax windfall for small mountain towns.
Aspen is considering ramping up compliance checks and enforcement of subsidized housing rules after learning that many residents living in taxpayer subsidized housing are turning around and re-renting.
There's nothing more American than Super Bowl Sunday, and most American spent the evening watching the game with friends and family.
It's been one month since the City of Denver started enforcing licenses for short-term rental hosts through sites like Airbnb and VRBO.
Homeowners in Denver who want to rent out their properties for the short-term must have a license before listing it online.
A City Park homeowner says his place was trashed after he rented it out on the short-term rental site, Airbnb.
Steamboat Springs has reached an agreement with the vacation rental company Airbnb that helps the city ensure it is collecting sales and lodging tax revenue.
Homeowners who want to rent out their places on a short term basis just got the green light in Denver. It's a growing trend around the world.
Denver City Council approved new rules for short-term rentals that will affect how people use websites like AirBnb and VRBO in Denver.
The City of Edgewater will be the first in the state to take advantage of changes to state law that give employers greater control over how tipped workers are paid.
Nathan MacKinnon has joined the 400-goal club in the NHL!
A federal judge has denied a motion to pause upcoming changes to RTD's Access-on-Demand program that go into effect Jan. 1.
Between the recently completed construction on Denver's 16th Street and the unseasonably warm weather, there could be more people than ever ringing in the New Year in downtown.
The plunge had to be postponed this New Year's Day because the warm weather has crippled ice production on Evergreen Lake.
The City of Edgewater will be the first in the state to take advantage of changes to state law that give employers greater control over how tipped workers are paid.
A federal judge has denied a motion to pause upcoming changes to RTD's Access-on-Demand program that go into effect Jan. 1.
Between the recently completed construction on Denver's 16th Street and the unseasonably warm weather, there could be more people than ever ringing in the New Year in downtown.
The plunge had to be postponed this New Year's Day because the warm weather has crippled ice production on Evergreen Lake.
Tax credits for Coloradans buying an e-bike will be cut in half in the new year.
Last night, President Trump vetoed a bipartisan measure that would provide money to finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Project. The project would bring reliable water to 50,000 Coloradans across 39 communities, 19 of which are in violation of water quality standards. Advocates of the project, including Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert, vow to continue pushing for the bill.
Starting on Jan. 1, Coloradans who are paid minimum wage will be making a little more money. Depending on where you live, there will be changes to how tipped workers are paid.
Upgrades to 16th Street in downtown Denver were completed earlier this year, and residents were excited to enjoy the area as they watch the fireworks on New Year's Eve.
A federal judge has denied a motion to pause upcoming changes to RTD's Access-on-Demand program that go into effect Jan. 1.
Tonight is the New Year's Celebration on Copper Mountain with fireworks and a torchlight parade.
Nathan MacKinnon has joined the 400-goal club in the NHL!
Three members of the Colorado Avalanche will be heading to Italy next year to compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Jokic left Monday night's game against the Miami Heat with a knee injury before the end of the first half at the Kaseya Center when Jokic made accidental contact with teammate Spencer Jones.
Quarterback Drew Brees and wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald headline the list of modern era finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Due to his height, 24-year-old Jordan Wilmore was encouraged to play basketball his entire life. But policing was his true calling.
A U.S. District Court judge issued a summary judgment on Wednesday, finding that the effort to revoke the legal status of tens of thousands of Hondurans, Nepalis and Nicaraguans was unlawful
More than 8,000 stores closed across the U.S. this year, according to retail industry data, including these well-known brands.
A staffer at Walt Disney World in Florida is recovering after being struck and injured by a fake boulder that rolled off stage during a live performance, Disney said.
A recently released cache of security videos is raising new questions about the prison cameras at the facility where Jeffrey Epstein died in his cell in 2019.
New Zealand and Australia were among the first to welcome 2026, but in Sydney and some other cities, the festivities are tinged by grief.
A U.S. District Court judge issued a summary judgment on Wednesday, finding that the effort to revoke the legal status of tens of thousands of Hondurans, Nepalis and Nicaraguans was unlawful
State regulators said the text message from Christian Hatfield, the former district attorney for Colorado's 22nd Judicial District, "caused the staff member emotional harm."
A recently released cache of security videos is raising new questions about the prison cameras at the facility where Jeffrey Epstein died in his cell in 2019.
President Trump used his veto power this week for the first time since returning to the White House, rejecting a pair of bills linked to a Colorado water pipeline and a tribal village in the Everglades.
Former Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell, a Northern Cheyenne tribal chief who became a prominent American politician, has died.
Several marijuana products sold by a single company to dispensaries across Colorado have potentially unsafe pesticides that exceed the legal limits, state health and business regulators said on Wednesday.
This year, 223 people have already died in crashes involving someone who's under the influence in Colorado. CSP expects to make more than 16,000 arrests by the end of the year.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 32 jurisdictions are showing "high" or "very high" levels of flu.
A Colorado family is connecting their community and raising awareness about clubfoot, a birth defect where a baby's foot is turned inward and down, after their son was born with the condition.
Suze Lopez, a 41-year-old nurse who lives in Bakersfield, California, didn't know she was pregnant with her second child until days before giving birth.
Several marijuana products sold by a single company to dispensaries across Colorado have potentially unsafe pesticides that exceed the legal limits, state health and business regulators said on Wednesday.
More than 8,000 stores closed across the U.S. this year, according to retail industry data, including these well-known brands.
With costs climbing and many customers cutting back, Denver's restaurant scene has been hit hard. The city says licenses for retail food establishments have declined 21% since July 2023.
A Denver ice cream shop is warning other small businesses after a scammer, pretending to be a police officer, convinced an employee to send over all the cash in the register.
A federal judge has ruled that the White House cannot stop funding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
State regulators said the text message from Christian Hatfield, the former district attorney for Colorado's 22nd Judicial District, "caused the staff member emotional harm."
A Venezuelan national suspected in a string of attempted armed robberies in 2024 in Denver's ritzy Cherry Creek North neighborhood has been apprehended in Detroit, according to police and prosecutors.
Six women who say they were drugged and raped by former cardiologist Stephen Matthews plan to file a civil lawsuit against Matthews and the Hinge dating app, which they say allowed Matthews to remain on the app even after women had told Hinge that Matthews was a rapist.
In Denver 10 months ago, a man named Ben Varga had just gotten dropped off at Washington Park to meet friends for a picnic. Not far away, two men were on a bench arguing.
In late 2024, Chrisanne Grimaldi was facing a common problem; she was drowning in medical debt totaling $80,000 and needed cash to pay down her debt.