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Mountainside, NJ, is proposing a ban on STRs of 30 days or less due to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with potential fines up to $2,000 per day. This could put pressure on surrounding areas.
Mountainside NJ Pre-empts FIFA STR Surge, Sydney Eyes Suburb-Level Airbnb Ban, France Counts Down to Declaloc Deadline
Summary
Short-term rental regulations are shifting in Mountainside, NJ, with a ban proposed before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, potentially impacting properties within a 30-mile radius. Sydney, Australia is investigating suburb-level STR bans triggered by low vacancy rates. France's Declaloc registration obligation goes into effect May 20, 2026, though the portal is delayed. Hosts must act in all locations.
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