New rules could make it harder to rent out a home on Airbnb in Seattle. Mayor Ed Murray and City Councilmember Tim Burgess announced proposed regulations which attempt to “prevent landlords from choosing tourists over tenants,” reports the Seattle Times. Some Seattle renters have reported being evicted by their landlord, only to see the apartment show up on Airbnb soon after. Under the regulations, a homeowner can only rent a place out for more than 90 total nights over 12 months if that home is their primary residence.
A renter is accusing the Wallingford Community Council of prejudice against those who don't own homes, the Stranger reports. More than half of the city residents rent and, in Wallingford, that number is even higher. But the Wallingford community council is made up entirely of homeowners. Wallingford renter Doug Trumm ran for a spot on the council — and lost.
Seattle Utilities is trying to make it easier for low-income residents to access their discount program, Seattle Weekly reports. The City Council on Tuesday passed ordinances making residents in federally supported housing programs eligible for the discount.
Meanwhile, north of the border, the Vancouver Sun reports that hockey-crazed Canadians have found a new way to obsess over their national sport: In Punjabi.
