How Airbnb Is Jacking Up Your Rent

SHARING ECONOMY

Sure, services like Airbnb are convenient. But they’re only convenient if you have the disposable income to use them.

Published Jul. 2 2014 5:45AM EDT

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Three sharing economy apps are on the receiving end of cease and desist letters from San Francisco District Attorney Dennis Herrera. MonkeyParking, the primary target, allows drivers to alert others when they’re about to leave a parking spot.

April Siese

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How Airbnb Is Jacking Up Your Rent

Sure, services like Airbnb are convenient. But they’re only convenient if you have the disposable income to use them.

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April Siese