A hot summer trend in the sharing economy? Rental swimming pools
Private swimming pool rentals are emerging as a new sharing economy trend for consumers seeking to cool off during the summer.
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The brief
Homeowners are increasingly renting out their private swimming pools for daily use. This consumer trend is appearing in various regions, including Kansas City and the Treasure Valley.
Coverage from NPR, Yahoo Finance, and local outlets emphasizes the similarity of this model to Airbnb. However, the Asbury Park Press notes that renting out pools in the Jersey Shore area involves complexities.
Future developments depend on how these rentals are managed and the specific legal or regulatory hurdles faced by homeowners in different jurisdictions.
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Quick answers
What is the concept behind rental swimming pools?
It is a sharing economy trend described by Yahoo Finance as the "Airbnb of swimming pools," where private pools are rented for the day.
Where is this trend currently being reported?
Reports have identified this trend in Kansas City, the Treasure Valley, and the Jersey Shore.
Is renting out a pool straightforward in all locations?
According to the Asbury Park Press, the answer regarding whether one can rent out a pool at the Jersey Shore is "tricky."
Coverage (5)
- Talk about pooling resources: The Airbnb of swimming pools Yahoo Finance · 21h ago
- Can you rent out your Jersey Shore swimming pool? The answer is tricky Asbury Park Press · 21h ago
- Rent a pool for the day: Diving into this consumer trend in Kansas City KSHB 41 Kansas City · 21h ago
- Looking for a place to cool off? Some Treasure Valley families are renting private pools b KBOI · 21h ago
- A hot summer trend in the sharing economy? Rental swimming pools NPR · 21h ago
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