Something in the Airbnb: hosts anxious as New York begins crackdown

The city has levied fines on users of the apartment-rental site, often a source of vital extra income, but a politician insists: ‘We’re not going after the little guy’A war of words between Airbnb and New York, its largest market, has escalated with the first fine issued by the city in what is expected to be a crackdown on “hosts”.Related: Brad Stone: ‘We should watch Uber and Airbnb closely’Continue reading...