Spain Cracks Down on Airbnb: 66,000 Listings Blocked for Rule Violations
In response to Spain’s housing crisis and protests against short-term rentals, the Consumer Rights Ministry ordered Airbnb to remove over 65,000 listings for lacking proper licensing or registration information. This follows a court decision upholding the ministry’s authority and is part of broader efforts to address affordability concerns exacerbated by platforms like Airbnb. Airbnb plans to appeal, arguing the ministry’s methodology was indiscriminate and that it overstepped its authority. The removal process will occur in phases, with the first phase impacting thousands of listings nationwide.
John Q. Hosedrinker