Chicago Sues Airbnb And One Of City’s ‘Most Active’ Hosts Over ‘Illegal Short-Term Rentals’

Chicago filed a lawsuit against Airbnb and Slumber Stay, alleging they violated housing and consumer protection laws by processing unregistered short-term rental bookings. The city claims Slumber Stay, a top Airbnb host, repeatedly failed to register units, misused a hotel license, and continued illegal rentals despite prior fines.