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From multimillion-dollar home sales across the state to high-profile and sometimes controversial real estate developments, corporate leadership shakeups and layoffs, to a sudden bridge...
Many ignore R.I.’s Airbnb registry, at least in Newport
Compliance problems with a state registry of short-term vacation rentals are reigniting debate over the program that went into effect last year despite a...
Rental registry needs teeth
The state’s attempt to manage the proliferation of vacation rental properties has gotten off to a rocky start.
A state registry for short-term rentals created...
Fine for unregistered short-term rental owners in R.I. not being enforced
PROVIDENCE – Short-term rental property owners who advertise their homes through websites such as Airbnb Inc. and VRBO were supposed to be fined $250...
Will R.I.’s new registry discourage short-term vacation property rentals?
State business regulators are going to start taking names – and charging fees – of Rhode Island property owners who rent out their homes...
Legislation to create state registry of short-term, third-party rentals moves forward
PROVIDENCE – Legislation that would establish a short-term rental registry across Rhode Island was approved this week by the R.I. Senate.
The bill, S0501A, is...
As guests return, hotels compete on cleanliness
Marriott, Hilton and other big hotel companies are used to competing on price or perks. Now they are competing on cleanliness.
From masked clerks at...
Airbnb survey finds many guests fearful of rentals
PROVIDENCE – A new survey reveals that Airbnb Inc. guests and hosts alike are hesitant to make new bookings on the travel-related platform due...