Stories Related to Short-term Housing Rentals Targeted For Taxes And Regulations In Massachusetts

THE ISSUE: The emergence of short-term rentals through websites like Airbnb has raised concerns over safety and quality of life for some policymakers.NEXT STEPS: While some communities enact local restrictions on short-term rentals, the state Legislature is also considering statewide proposals to tax and regulate the market.

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