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By HostPal Editorial·Updated 8 days ago·Source: Government registry
Santa Monica Airbnb market: live listing data. Regulation: Santa Monica bans STR (under 30 nights) of an entire unit. Only home-sharing with the host present is permitted, and onl
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Risk: bannedLicense requiredRegistration requiredHost presence required
Santa Monica bans STR (under 30 nights) of an entire unit. Only home-sharing with the host present is permitted, and only with a business licence.
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