uptimefordays t1_jeetxlv wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:30 PM

Reply to comment by 666Pack in Airbnb is alerting hosts about subpoenas from the City of Philadelphia by Meatfrom1stgrade

> To operate Airbnb rentals outside of a primary residence — whether in the second unit of a duplex or in a house across town — would require a hotel license.

Honestly, not unreasonable. People living in what are supposed to be apartments, condos, coops, etc. have a right to not live in a hotel.

Trafficsigntruther t1_jeevvbj wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:43 PM

Ironically, those are the properties that can get a hotel license under the city’s regulations.

uptimefordays t1_jeewalr wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:46 PM

I'd imagine it depends on the HOA but am by no means an expert! It's just my opinion that people living in what are supposed to be residential dwellings have some reasonable expectation that whatever kind of structure they live in isn't a hotel.

Trafficsigntruther t1_jefbt89 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 4:27 PM

Yes, the HOA might have their own restrictions, but they are the type of zoning (RMX2 and 3) that the city allows visitor accommodations by right.

uptimefordays t1_jefby46 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 4:28 PM

Ah fascinating thanks!