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Ahead of the summer holidays and the massive influx of tourists, Copenhagen’s mayor for technical and environmental affairs is asking for help to control Airbnb rentals. But a majority in the Danish Parliament refuses to act now.

Frustration in Copenhagen: »massive misuse of short-term rental regulations«

There is good money to be made by renting out your expensive Copenhagen residence during the holiday season. Mayor now admits that control is adrift. Foto: Jens Dresling
There is good money to be made by renting out your expensive Copenhagen residence during the holiday season. Mayor now admits that control is adrift. Foto: Jens Dresling
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Jørgen Steen Larsen is, to put it mildly, frustrated. Time and again, he has tried to get Copenhagen Municipality to intervene against a neighbor whom he believes is renting out their private residence to tourists far more than the law allows.

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