I would argue that Airbnb is not illegal in 'most places', and even if it were, it does not take away the demand. Similar to cannabis, it's illegality did not t

I would argue that Airbnb is not illegal in 'most places', and even if it were, it does not take away the demand. Similar to cannabis, it's illegality did not take away the demand. Whether there is demand is not up for debate, as there clearly is. The question lies in how it is handled. Making short-term rentals illegal will almost certainly not work. Allowing short-term rentals, and allowing enough housing to be built to accommodate them, along with those who wish to own is the only solution likely to work.