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Attorney Charges City with Strong-Arming, Says "Illegal Hotels" Are Legal
Written by Frank Lovece on November 28, 2014
Updated Nov. 30 and Dec. 3 — An attorney in Manhattan is challenging the legal foundation of New York City's efforts to prosecute short-term renters, saying the term "illegal hotel" is a misnomer without basis in law and that the City routinely condones unconstitutional warrantless searches and other questionable actions.
Mayor Targets Two Illegal-Hotel Operators; AG Releases Airbnb Report
Written by Frank Lovece on October 17, 2014
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced that his administration has taken enforcement action against two Manhattan building owners who are operating illegal hotels. This follows the release yesterday of a new report by the State Attorney General showing that nearly three-quarters of Airbnb's rentals in New York City are illegal, violating zoning and other state laws.
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