New Rules and Regulations for Short-Term Rentals in NYC

The sword of regulation, which has been swinging over New York AirBnBs for over a decade, is falling at last. But will new laws for short-term rentals have the effect housing advocates are hoping for? And after many failed efforts, can these laws actually be enforced? 

Guest: Heather Tal Murphy, Slate writer covering tech and business.

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