![]() For more tips, see Airbnb and Beyond: Tips for Safe, Legal Vacation Rentals. Before you book, do a quick Google search to see what the local laws are in the destination where you’re considering renting. But while the host will take any legal heat, you could be turned out of your rental if the place is raided during your stay. (This is because cities are trying to preserve the availability of longer-term housing for local residents.)Īs a guest, you’re unlikely to be penalized if you stay in an illegal rental. What’s not legal in many cities is renting out an entire apartment on a short-term basis. It’s almost always okay to rent someone’s spare room if your host is present during your stay. So how do you know if your rental falls afoul of the law? ![]() I get restless on long flights and like to be able to move around without disturbing anyone else."Įmail Sarah at has made headlines for legal challenges in cities like Paris, New York, and San Francisco. Travel Motto: "'To awaken quite alone in a strange town is one of the pleasantest sensations in the world.'-Freya Stark"Īisle, Window, or Middle Seat: "Aisle. Ultimate Bucket List Experience: "Road tripping and hiking through the rugged mountains of Patagonia." Even years later, reading my notes from a trip can bring back incredibly vivid memories." Follow her on Twitter Handy Item I Always Pack: "A journal. Sarah's practical travel advice has been featured in dozens of news outlets including the New York Times, the Chicago Tribune, USA Today, Budget Travel, and Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio. Sarah joined the SmarterTravel team in 2017 after more than a decade at the helm of. She often attempts to recreate recipes from her international travels after she gets home (which has twice resulted in accidental kitchen fires-no humans or animals were harmed). Deputy Executive Editor Sarah Schlichter's idea of a perfect trip includes spotting exotic animals, hiking through pristine landscapes, exploring new neighborhoods on foot, and soaking up as much art as she can.
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