More than 100 Byron Shire residents have been moved out of their rental properties so owners can list them as Airbnb’s, or short-term holiday lettings.
According to the Southern Cross University, half of the 26% of the 800 participants renting a property have been asked to leave.
The move by landlords has been because of the increased income from Airbnb hosts.
The NSW Minister of Planning and Housing wants to collaborate with the Byron Shire Council to create a Planning Proposal to solve the issue.