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Regulations and standards

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Legal and regulatory issues Hosts should consider before hosting on Airbnb
When deciding whether to become an Airbnb Host, it's important for you to understand how the laws work in your city.
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What regulations apply to my city?
We don’t provide legal advice, but we do have some useful considerations that may help you better understand laws and regulations in your jurisdiction.
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Your local laws and taxes
We want to help you get your hosting journey off to a great start, and that includes reviewing local laws and regulations when you list your place.
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Can I choose to only host people of my own gender?
It depends. You may make a listing available to only guests of your gender when you share living spaces with them.
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Is placing restrictions based on a guest's age or familial status prohibited by law?
Housing laws are complex and are applied differently in many cases. You can read Airbnb's Nondiscrimination Policy and consult an attorney for advice.
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Find your business registration details
When you host on Airbnb as a business, you may be asked to provide your business registration details.
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Preparing your listing with important disclosures

Property-specific info

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Airbnb Resident Hosting program
The Airbnb Resident Hosting program gives building owners access to a customized dashboard that shows when residents participating in the program are hosting, and more.
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How should I talk to my building manager about hosting on Airbnb?
Let your landlord know how Airbnb is a community built on trust, with trust and safety resources. We have some tips to help you both get on the same page.
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Are there any restrictions about what can be listed as a place to stay?
Airbnb welcomes many different kinds of listings on our site as long as they meet our criteria.
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About Airbnb.org
Airbnb.org is an independent, publicly-supported nonprofit organization that partners with nonprofits to provide people with emergency housing in times of crisis.

Region-specific info

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What's the registration process for landlords in Xi'an?
Find out more about the registration process for Chinese hosts in Xi'an who are currently working on the Airbnb platform.
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I’m a host in India. What should I expect from the host verification process with AuthBridge?
The verification process requires some basic information, including your name, current address, and a copy of your PAN card or passport.
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How do changes to the Japanese Hotels and Inns Act affect hosting on Airbnb?
Airbnb hosts are required to register their listing and display a license number on their listing page.
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Displaying information for business hosts in Korea
To comply with Korean consumer protection law, Airbnb is required to collect and display certain information relating to business hosts in the Republic of Korea (“Korea”).

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