The NSW Government has recently announced new regulations which
govern 'short term letting' for online accommodation
platforms such as Airbnb and HomeAway. The change comes as the NSW
Government seeks to strike a balance between homeowners who wish to
use their properties for short-term letting and serving the public
interests of surrounding neighbours.
Short term letting will be limited to 365 days a year, where the
host is present. Where the host is not present and does not live at
the property, this will be limited to 180 days in Greater
Sydney.
It is important for all parties involved in short term letting
to understand their rights and obligations, particularly before
their commencement as of 10 April 2020.
