San Francisco has voted against Proposition F, a proposal that would limit Airbnb’s service in the city by imposing restrictions on citizens who wish to rent out space in their own homes. The proposal was defeated by a 55 percent to 45 percent margin and it cost Airbnb more than $8 million to campaign against it, using window signs, making more than 225,000 phone calls and over 235,000 door-to-door visits to garner San Franciscans’ votes. Proposition F sought to restrict private rentals to 75 nights per year and ensure that they pay hotel taxes and follow city code. It would…
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