The City of Chicago takes Airbnb to court over unlawful rentals - WBEZ Chicago

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Original Load Date June 25, 2026, 1:01 p.m.
Last Updated June 25, 2026, 1:01 p.m.
Original URL https://www.wbez.org/in-the-loop-with-sasha-ann-simons/2026/06/25/the-city-of-chicago-takes-airbnb-to-court-over-unlawful-rentals

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The City of Chicago has [ _filed a lawsuit_ ][1] against Airbnb and one of its hosts. The plaintiffs say that the company has repeatedly violated the city's municipal laws. This includes compliance with the [ _Shared Housing Ordinance_ ][2] which regulates the city’s short-term rental industry. _In...