Earlier this week, it was widely reported that Airbnbs were banned throughout New South Wales.
However, New South Wales Minister Kevin Anderson quickly clarified the government's position, stating, "There is no ban on any type of accommodation."
A government spokesperson also confirmed that it is not illegal to list properties on platforms like Airbnb.
"There is no ban on any type of accommodation, and the first press reports that Airbnbs in New South Wales are illegal are incorrect and misleading," explains Quirin Schwaighofer, co-CEO and co-founder of the property management company AirBNB, MadeComfy
“At MadeComfy, we have a significant number of health care and essential services workers who book our self-contained apartments via Airbnb. It should also be noted that for many people, an Airbnb is their "home" at the moment, for many reasons that are not actively taken into account by government regulations. For example, people who have been "stranded" in Australia while waiting for a return flight to their country, or people who are between two rental leases. In all of these cases, short-term rentals currently provide an essential service to guarantee suitable accommodation for a range of needs. »
Indeed, the Minister of New South Wales, Kevin Anderson, went back on his previous comments, with a statement published to clarify that "the government of New South Wales recognizes that in these circumstances, the provision of short-term housing is often critical, especially for our frontline health workers ”
For owners, it is not their responsibility to determine the intentions of those who reserve their property, adds Schwaighofer.
"Under the current rules of social distancing in New South Wales, everyone in the state must stay at home unless they have a legitimate reason or a reasonable excuse. Therefore, we clearly understand that it is up to the guest to make sure that they have the right reason to travel and reserve the accommodation, "he said.
"Our properties are a great solution to help those in need of independent housing. For example, we work with health authorities, hospitals and retirement homes on arrangements where we help accommodate front-line staff. Our properties are also reserved by family members to isolate vulnerable members of the same household as a precaution in the event of illness. »
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