The city: Santa Monica, CA
The short term rental regulations:
- No advertising
- Requires internet providers to provide information about those posting short term rentals for rent
- Home owners must be home during the rent
- Home owners must have a business license to operate as a short term rental
the lawsuit: HomeAway & AirBnB sued in federal court asserting 1st Amendment free speech violations, violations of the Communications Decency Act & the 4th Amendment
Law360 | HomeAway, Airbnb Sue Santa Monica Over Ad Ban
Engadget | Airbnb claims Santa Monica ban violates the Constitution