HousingCities Are Cracking Down on Short-Term Rentals. Here’s How.Booking platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo are increasingly faulted for limiting housing options for local residents and driving up rents.citylabCities Are Cracking Down on Short-Term Rentals. Here’s How.By Curtis Heinzl and Evan GorelickBooking platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo are increasingly faulted for limiting housing options for local residents and driving up rents.