2 indicted in Airbnb, Vrbo scam linked to 10,000 reservations
The online housing short-term rental property scam included discrimination against Black people, the Department of Justice said.
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The online housing short-term rental property scam included discrimination against Black people, the Department of Justice said.
Renter Elizabeth Hirschhorn claims landlord Sascha Jovanovic owes her damages and repayment for what she calls "excess rent."
Many users hoping to book vacation rentals through Airbnb say they have had their accounts suspended or placed under review due to their criminal records.
Popular summer vacation destinations across the country have witnessed a decrease in occupancy rates, according to AirDNA.
The new features and upgrades were based on customer feedback, with the company's CEO asking on Twitter for users to continue offering suggestions.
If you're planning a trip to Miami, look no further for a place to stay than DJ Khaled's "sneaker kingdom" – AKA his shoe closet.
To help those still new to the process, the site is enlisting advice from its most experienced hosts.
Airbnb says it will not accept one night stays during holidays in any listing in any city.
Driving to Breckenridge and renting a house with family or friends would combine the three major travel trends expected in 2021.
If you are considering using a short-term rental to cash in on in Denver, you may want to take a good look at the guidelines.
A husband and wife in Denver face charges after investigators say they violated Denver's rules on short-term rentals.
A "Night at the Museum" can be more than a movie for one lucky winner. Airbnb is giving away a one night's stay at the Louvre in Paris.
Supporters of the deaf and hearing-impaired community are coming together to help a camp hit hard by thieves and vandals.
Two cabins that the Aspen Camp of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing placed on Airbnb were trashed by renters during the X Games last weekend.
Skyrocketing rent costs in the City of Denver has forced many to explore alternative income options to cover increasing living costs.
The City of Denver has begun slapping the owners and operators of unlicensed short term rentals with $150 fines that will escalate if the owners don't comply with the law.
Short-term rentals may soon be a tax windfall for small mountain towns.
Aspen is considering ramping up compliance checks and enforcement of subsidized housing rules after learning that many residents living in taxpayer subsidized housing are turning around and re-renting.
There's nothing more American than Super Bowl Sunday, and most American spent the evening watching the game with friends and family.
It's been one month since the City of Denver started enforcing licenses for short-term rental hosts through sites like Airbnb and VRBO.
Homeowners in Denver who want to rent out their properties for the short-term must have a license before listing it online.
A City Park homeowner says his place was trashed after he rented it out on the short-term rental site, Airbnb.
Steamboat Springs has reached an agreement with the vacation rental company Airbnb that helps the city ensure it is collecting sales and lodging tax revenue.
Homeowners who want to rent out their places on a short term basis just got the green light in Denver. It's a growing trend around the world.
Denver City Council approved new rules for short-term rentals that will affect how people use websites like AirBnb and VRBO in Denver.
A plan to beautify Buchanan Park in the town of Evergreen is moving forward thanks to new grant funding.
A man died after a crash in Aurora Friday when he allegedly jumped onto a moving SUV.
The Salvation Army provides shelter, meals, and support for families in need in our community every day, but they need help to raise those donations.
CSP troopers won't just be looking for drunk driving; driving while high will get you a ticket too and they have their own methods to detect if you're too high to drive.
Officials called for a rope evacuation at the popular Winter Park Ski Resort today after a component of the gondola failed.
A plan to beautify Buchanan Park in the town of Evergreen is moving forward thanks to new grant funding.
A man died after a crash in Aurora Friday when he allegedly jumped onto a moving SUV.
The Salvation Army provides shelter, meals, and support for families in need in our community every day, but they need help to raise those donations.
CSP troopers won't just be looking for drunk driving; driving while high will get you a ticket too and they have their own methods to detect if you're too high to drive.
Officials called for a rope evacuation at the popular Winter Park Ski Resort today after a component of the gondola failed.
Saturday is the first night of Posadas, a Mexican Christmas tradition where people gather to re-enact the journey of Mary and Joseph to find shelter in Bethlehem.
A man died after a crash in Aurora Friday when he allegedly jumped onto a moving SUV.
The sales tax in Denver is about to rise. Businesses and consumers will have to prepare to pay more for goods going into the New Year.
The mission in Evergreen to try and beautify Buchanan Park, specifically introducing a skate park in this area, is starting to move forward with grant money coming in and a lot of optimism within the town.
The Swope family is putting their grief into action, honoring their daughter's memory by donating to those going through the same medical treatment she did.
The holiday spirit was alive at the annual Boys and Girls Club party where the Denver Nuggets brought joy to local kids. The club says they need more donations to make the season bright.
The Broncos missed out on a shot to end the second longest current playoff drought in the NFL with Thursday night's 34-27 loss to the Chargers.
Denver Broncos rookie running back Audric Estime scored his first career touchdown on Thursday Night Football.
The Charlotte Hornets' mascot appeared to award a fan a video game console, but the device was taken away when the cameras stopped.
The Denver Broncos Week 17 matchup against the Bengals is now scheduled for Dec. 28.
Senators approve a bill to expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, with President Biden expected to sign it into law.
The IRS said it's sending out checks worth up to $1,400 to 1 million people. Here's what to know about the "special payments."
Police say the driver is under arrest after plowing into the crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, killing at least five people - including a 9-year-old - and injuring 200 others.
The Senate confirmed two more judges to the federal bench on Friday, giving President Biden a total of 235 since he took office.
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
There will be no criminal charges filed after the online leak of voting machine passwords that happened in the Colorado Secretary of State's Office.
The Senate confirmed two more judges to the federal bench on Friday, giving President Biden a total of 235 since he took office.
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
The Biden administration is canceling federal student loans for another 55,000 workers to the tune of $4.28 billion in what's expected to be the last such round before he leaves office.
Biden's most recent climate initiatives are all but certain to be short-lived, mostly thanks to an obscure law that tends to come into play every four years.
Humans aren't alone when it comes to yawning — all vertebrates do it. But why? An expert explains the likely reason behind this "evolutionarily ancient" act.
Skin care is all the rage for teens and tweens these days, but be careful not to give products that could cause more harm than good.
A Chicago man was stuck with a big medical bill after undergoing a colonoscopy that found no evidence of cancer. Here's why.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
Sleep optimization, or "sleepmaxxing," is a popular trend among a younger demographic, but experts share a few words of caution.
Baristas at the Alameda and Federal location in Denver filed for a union election and on Saturday, baristas from across the Denver area are protesting outside another Starbucks calling for better pay and working conditions.
Senators approve a bill to expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, with President Biden expected to sign it into law.
The Holiday Market at Cherry Creek North is made up of dozens of small businesses and makers, and most of them are locally owned.
The IRS said it's sending out checks worth up to $1,400 to 1 million people. Here's what to know about the "special payments."
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
With a check in hand, a Coloradan is breathing a sigh of relief.
Some Coloradans are getting caught up in the insurance industry's ongoing efforts to find undisclosed drivers or "hidden drivers" who may be costing the industry lost premiums.
A 31-year-old financial analyst was surprised when his insurance company recently informed him that they were increasing his six month premium by $312 for another driver in his home, who he says does not exist.
The state's budget crisis means Colorado families who fought for access to a critical autism therapy now have more work to do.
Last year, 999 claims were made related to damage caused by the roadway in Colorado and nine were paid out.