Spanish Court Upholds Crackdown on Airbnb to Tackle Housing Crisis
A Spanish court upheld the government's decision to block around 66,000 Airbnb listings for violating local regulations. The move aims to address Spain's housing crisis exacerbated by short-term rentals amid soaring tourist numbers. Concerns include missing license numbers and non-compliance with ownership disclosure requirements.
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A Spanish court maintained a controversial government order targeting Airbnb, resulting in the removal of nearly 66,000 listings that were found to breach local laws. The decision addresses rising tensions over housing shortages, which some attribute to the platform's popularity among tourists.
The ruling follows a request from Spain's Consumer Rights Ministry, which noted widespread non-compliance, including absent license numbers and undisclosed ownership types on the rental platform. The ministry insisted on the immediate removal of 5,800 listings last month.
Consumer Rights Minister Pablo Bustinduy emphasized the importance of protecting citizens' rights to housing amid the influx of tourists. Meanwhile, Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo highlighted the need to manage the adverse effects of mass tourism, underscoring the initiative's significance.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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