AirBnB landlords, take note: CM McDuffie to Unveil New Legislation to Create Regulatory Framework for Short-Term Rental Housing

Since a number of Bloomingdale residents use AirBnB, this message is of potential interest:

From: Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie [mailto:kmcduffie=dccouncil.us@mail83.wdc01.mcdlv.net] On Behalf Of Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie
Sent: Monday, January 30, 2017 6:34 PM
Subject: MEDIA ADVISORY: Councilmember McDuffie to Unveil New Legislation to Create Regulatory Framework for Short-Term Rental Housing 

MEDIA ADVISORY: Councilmember McDuffie to Unveil New Legislation to Create Regulatory Framework for Short-Term Rental Housing View this email in your browser ***MEDIA ADVISORY*** Tuesday, January 31   Councilmember McDuffie to Unveil New Legislation to Create Regulatory Framework for Short-Term Rental Housing Press conference to announce new short-term rental legislation Legislation clarifies currently ambiguous regulations and helps retain the character of residential neighborhoods Washington, D.C. – - Tomorrow, Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie (D-Ward 5), joined by the Working Families Party, DC Jobs With Justice, and other tenant groups and advocacy organizations will announce the introduction of new legislation to establish a regulatory framework and enforcement procedures to prevent illegal short-term rentals on Airbnb and other online platforms. This legislation, drawing upon successful models from across the country, provides new penalties and increased transparency and reporting requirements to preserve the character and integrity of D.C. neighborhoods. See coverage in the Washington Post: D.C. lawmaker to introduce new restrictions on Airbnb, other short-term rentals [January, 30, 2017] WHO:  Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie, Ward 5; Working Families Party; DC Jobs with Justice; Tenants, community leaders, and housing advocates WHEN: TOMORROW, Tuesday, January 30, 2017, 11:00 a.m. (Immediately following Council-Mayor Breakfast) WHERE: John A. Wilson Building, 1st Floor Foyer 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW For Immediate Release: Monday, January 30, 2017 Contact: Nolan Treadway, 202-445-0361; ntreadway@dccouncil.us Copyright © 2017 Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie (Ward 5), All rights reserved. This is the press list for DC Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie, Ward 5. Our mailing address is: Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie (Ward 5) 1350 Pennsylvania Ave NW Suite 506 Washington, Dc 20004 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list