Last month, CNA found Airbnb listings offering short stays of two or three nights in condominium units and HDB flats.
File photo of private residences and HDB blocks seen in the distance, in Singapore. SINGAPORE: A total of 71 offenders have been fined since 2019 for providing illegal short-term stays in Singapore, authorities said on Wednesday .
Rentals of less than three months for private properties and less than six months for HDB flats are not allowed under the law.Several of these listings had been active for months, with one having dozens of reviews from prior guests.HDB and URA said on Wednesday:"Listings on online platforms may provide an indication that certain residential properties are being misused.
They said they are engaging key online platforms to highlight their role in ensuring the listings are aligned with Singapore's laws.
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