One of Budapest’s most touristic districts has voted in a referendum to ban short-term rentals after a surge in housing costs and complaints about noise and trash by its residents.Most Read from Bloom

By Tamas Csonka in Budapest Residents of the Sixth District in Budapest voted to ban short-term rentals in a referendum that closed on September 15, a move that could set a precedent for future regulation as the government is considering a nationwide ban on Airbnb-style accommodations.

Residents of Budapest's 6th District, the city's main tourist area, have narrowly voted in favor of banning short-term rentals, including popular platforms