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—some by rebranding, others by focusing on longer stays or niche services—to survive the tighter landscape. The changes reflect broader tensions between housing supply and local policies aimed at curbing tourism-driven housing shortages. For landlords and hosts, the shift raises questions about sustainability in an increasingly regulated industry.
A crackdown on short-term rentals drastically reduced the business. Here’s how the hangers-on are making it work.
