New regulations targeting short-term rental properties have forced operators to adapt as stricter enforcement slashes available listings and revenue. Those still in the market are shifting strategies, exploring alternative models like long-term leases or niche services to stay afloat amid tightening restrictions. The move reflects broader tensions between tourism-driven economies and housing shortages, leaving some questioning whether the changes will last—or if the industry will find new ways to thrive. For landlords and hosts, the fight to keep operations viable has become a test of creativity against regulatory pressure.
A crackdown on short-term rentals drastically reduced the business. Here’s how the hangers-on are making it work.
