N.J. city considers regulating Airbnb rentals as demand surges ahead of the World Cup

Prompted by World Cup-fueled demand for lodging, Hoboken officials say they’re finally planning to impose regulations and possibly a tax on Airbnb-style short-term rentals.

“My understanding is we’re the only municipality in Hudson County that does not regulate short-term rentals,” Hoboken City Councilman Joe Quintero told NJ.com.

“The goals really are, I would say first, to protect rent-controlled properties and below-market rentals,” Quintero added. “We do not want those units on the short-term rental market. We want them leased out to long-term residents.”…

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