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Can you operate Airbnb/homestay in residential flat?

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The Supreme Court has ordered municipal bodies to enforce rules against using residential flats for Airbnb or homestay operations. The directive targets flats misused for commercial stays, requiring authorities to penalise violations under existing regulations. Operators now face potential legal action if their properties breach zoning laws, though penalty specifics remain unclear. Before this, many violations went unchecked. Now, municipalities must act, leaving short-term rental income at risk.

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