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Austin City Council moves to tighten reins on short-term rentals

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Austin City Council moves to tighten reins on short-term rentals

Council on Dec. 8 approved the drafting of a resolution that would make it unlawful to collect or receive a fee, directly or indirectly, from unlicensed short-term rental operators. If implemented, the changes could have a major impact on the operations of companies such as Airbnb Inc. and Austin-based Vrbo, for whom the Texas capital is a lucrative market.