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Singapore also has absolutely massive fines for using your home as an AirBnB. In a well-functioning market AirBnB doesn’t matter much, but when supply is artifi
by nikanj 8y ago
Singapore also has absolutely massive fines for using your home as an AirBnB. In a well-functioning market AirBnB doesn’t matter much, but when supply is artificially constrained via zoning etc, the $150-per-night income from your $1500 per month home is hard to beat.
- chii 8y ago> massive fines for using your home as an AirBnB. it still exists, and you avoid it by claiming to be a relative visiting. Just make sure you don't bring large amounts of luggage thru the front lobby, or make a nuisance in the building.
- Freak_NL 8y agoFacilitating a citizen in breaking a not unreasonable local law is not something a responsible tourist ought to consider. As a tourist you are a guest of the country you visit; behave as one. Besides, Singapore is a nation where you probably don't want to break any laws a foreigner. Abetting fraud often is a punishable offence, and you might just become part of a crack-down on illegal subletting to set an example.
- TomMarius 8y agoI agree with the visitor point. That is not an argument for implementing it at home.
- TomMarius 8y agoOh yeah, I (of former communist republic origin) have missed constantly looking over my shoulder so much...