New Orleans Short-Term Rental Lawsuit Creates Uncertainty During Mardi Gras
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A federal judge has yet to rule on a lawsuit challenging New Orleans' short-term rental regulations, leaving the industry in limbo during Mardi Gras.
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With enforcement on hold, there has been a surge of illegal short-term rental listings in the city.
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The uncertainty is causing stress for short-term rental owners, neighbors, housing advocates, and real estate investors.
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City officials have halted enforcement activities due to confusion over what is allowed under a temporary restraining order.
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City Council has threatened to impose an outright ban on short-term rentals in residential areas if the latest regulations are deemed unconstitutional.