A Scottish Government consultation is asking for views on the regulation of short-term lets in Scotland.
There has clearly been a significant growth in short-term lets in a small timescale and the consultation sets out the factual background, describes the issues arising, outlines local authorities current powers to address them and presents an overview of regulatory approaches elsewhere in the world.
See https://consult.gov.scot/housing-services-policy-unit/short-term-lets/