The Airbnb Inc. logo and application are displayed on an Apple Inc. iPhone and iPad in this arranged photograph in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Friday, March 21, 2014. Airbnb Inc. is raising money from investors including TPG Capital in a financing round that would value the room-sharing service at more than $10 billion, said people with knowledge of the deal. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg
Paris authorities will make it mandatory for all landlords renting their homes through Airbnb Inc and other online platforms to register before offering lodging, as the city seeks to increase control and crack down on those who unlawfully rent, Le Figaro reported.
The measure is meant to curb a housing shortage in the city, the newspaper said, citing the mayor’s housing adviser. Owners will need a registration number to make their homes available to tourists, the newspaper said. The mayor’s office will open the registration website on Oct 2 and owners will have two months to comply, Le Figaro reported.
Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.
