Airbnb is suing the City of New Orleans for requiring the company and other short-term rental platforms ensure properties they market are in compliance with city regulations.

AirBnb is targeting new verification rules for online platforms that list New Orleans short-term rentals. Here's the latest.

The plaintiffs argue that the city's vague restrictions infringe on their rights to lease their properties and realize their full value.

The New Orleans City Council approved a temporary ban on non-essential travel for city officials during Thursday’ meeting. The travel spending ban is effective through the end of April.

The New Orleans City Council has temporarily blocked the practice of issuing permits to hotels without round the clock staffing. It's an effort to block efforts to circumvent the city's short term rental regulations.