Berlin authorities crack down on Airbnb rental boom

Owners can no longer rent whole properties to tourists, as officals blame
websites including Airbnb, Wimdu and 9Flats for driving up rents

Berlin began restricting private property rentals through Airbnb and similar online platforms on Sunday, threatening hefty fines in an attempt to keep housing affordable for local people.

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