Alternatively, it could be that the law is more relevant than ever. The web (and airbnb in particular) has made it far more practical to turn the single family

Alternatively, it could be that the law is more relevant than ever. The web (and airbnb in particular) has made it far more practical to turn the single family next door to mine into a hotel. Does this mean that the law that says you can't do this is obsolete, or more relevant than it has ever been? In the past, I was unlikely to suddenly discover that I live next to a hotel, because it was impractical. Now that it can be accomplished by going to a website, entering an address, and hitting the "create hotel" button, I need that legal protection.