Airbnb takes Boston to court over city’s “draconian” short-term rental rules

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The city of Boston has new rules surrounding short-term rentals that are set to go into effect on Jan. 1, 2019. According to Airbnb, Boston’s short-term rental rules violate the Constitution, multiple federal laws, and Massachusetts state law. Airbnb also claims the city’s rules threaten short-term rental sites with “draconian” punishments should they violate the city’s rules.