Bombay HC dismisses writ on cooperative housing society's Airbnb ban | SCC Times - SCC Online
Summary
A court in Mumbai upheld a cooperative housing society's ban on Airbnb rentals. This means hosts in similar situations in that area cannot use Airbnb if their housing society prohibits it. Check your local housing regulations to understand your rights and restrictions.
Key Insights
- •The Bombay High Court dismissed a legal challenge to a cooperative housing society's Airbnb ban.
Action Items
- ✓Review your local regulations, including HOA rules, to determine if short-term rentals are allowed in your building or area.Effort: lowImpact: high
Common Mistakes
- ⚠Hosts risk violating local regulations and potentially facing legal action if they operate an Airbnb in a location where it is prohibited by their housing society or local ordinances.
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