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Local authorities in the UK are beginning to use data from platforms like Airbnb to monitor for and identify instances of social housing being sublet illegally.
Councils to use Airbnb data to catch illegal social housing sublets
Summary
UK councils are leveraging Airbnb data to identify and combat illegal social housing sublets. This initiative aims to ensure social housing is used for its intended purpose, potentially impacting hosts who misuse properties for short-term rentals.
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