Spain’s government has fined Airbnb 64 million euros ($75 million) for advertising unlicensed tourist rentals, officials said Monday.

The consumer rights ministry said the rentals didn’t include license numbers - a requirement in many regions in Spain - or listed license numbers that didn’t match what authorities had. Other had incorrect information about hosts, it said.

The move is the latest government action in Spain against short-term rental companies such as Airbnb and Booking.com as the country grapples with a housing affordability problem, particularly in city centers.

Airbnb said that it plans to challenge the fine in court.

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